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M2.1 Earthquake 27 km ESE of Paxson, Alaska — September 17, 2023

2023-09-17 16:03:59 UTC (2023-09-17) · approx. 6:03 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time16:03 UTC≈ 6:03 AM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates63.007°, -145.094°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.01°, -145.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
63.0066°N
-145.0942°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023by99xu1
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.75 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-18 20:54:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023by99xu1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 17, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 27 km ESE of Paxson, Alaska — September 17, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023by99xu1/