2.8

M2.8 Earthquake near northern Alaska — September 27, 2023

2023-09-27 23:58:59 UTC (2023-09-27) · approx. 1:58 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:58 UTC≈ 1:58 PM UTC-10
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates66.493°, -157.240°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 66.49°, -157.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
66.4929°N
-157.2403°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023cex5blr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
RMS Residual
0.66 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-09 22:00:40 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023cex5blr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 27, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake near northern Alaska — September 27, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023cex5blr/