2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 85 km NW of Karluk, Alaska — August 26, 2023

2023-08-26 15:49:56 UTC (2023-08-26) · approx. 5:49 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time15:49 UTC≈ 5:49 AM UTC-10
Depth4.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.176°, -155.342°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.18°, -155.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
4.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.1763°N
-155.3420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023axv4q15
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-28 19:15:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023axv4q15). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 26, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 85 km NW of Karluk, Alaska — August 26, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023axv4q15/