2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 119 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — August 28, 2023

2023-08-28 16:31:59 UTC (2023-08-28) · approx. 4:31 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time16:31 UTC≈ 4:31 AM UTC-12
Depth36.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.235°, -174.975°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.24°, -174.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
36.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2354°N
-174.9745°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023b16ozyw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-11 20:24:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023b16ozyw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 28, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 119 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — August 28, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023b16ozyw/