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M2.1 Earthquake 244 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 29, 2023

2023-08-29 18:58:16 UTC (2023-08-29) · approx. 6:58 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:58 UTC≈ 6:58 AM UTC+12
Depth11.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.397°, 179.922°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.40°, 179.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
11.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3965°N
179.9218°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023b2vkwqi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-12 16:38:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023b2vkwqi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 29, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 244 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 29, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023b2vkwqi/