M2.9 Earthquake 65 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska — August 30, 2023

2023-08-30 22:50:50 UTC (2023-08-30) · approx. 12:50 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)

Time22:50 UTC≈ 12:50 PM UTC-10

Depth5.7 kmshallow crustal

Coordinates69.646°, -144.603°

Felt byNo felt reports

Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.65°, -144.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude

2.9 ml

Depth

5.7 km

shallow crustal

Location

69.6461°N
-144.6029°E

Technical Information

Event ID

ak023b4lgd6b

Event Type

earthquake

Status

✓ Reviewed

Significance

129

RMS Residual

0.51 sec

Last Updated

2023-11-04 21:35:57 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023b4lgd6b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 30, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 65 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska — August 30, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023b4lgd6b/