2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 45 km E of Yakutat, Alaska — October 21, 2023

2023-10-21 16:47:55 UTC (2023-10-21) · approx. 7:47 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time16:47 UTC≈ 7:47 AM UTC-9
Depth5.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.484°, -138.925°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.48°, -138.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.4837°N
-138.9250°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023diht5th
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.61 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-26 21:24:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023diht5th). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 21, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 45 km E of Yakutat, Alaska — October 21, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023diht5th/