2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 157 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 27, 2023

2023-08-27 18:59:20 UTC (2023-08-27) · approx. 7:59 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:59 UTC≈ 7:59 AM UTC-11
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.869°, -167.340°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.87°, -167.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8691°N
-167.3405°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023azkifqx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.48 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-09 22:25:56 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023azkifqx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 27, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 157 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 27, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023azkifqx/