2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 56 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska — January 8, 2023

2023-01-08 19:41:53 UTC (2023-01-08) · approx. 9:41 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:41 UTC≈ 9:41 AM UTC-10
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.311°, -147.323°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.31°, -147.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.3112°N
-147.3229°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023djuwus
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-25 05:49:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023djuwus). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 8, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 56 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska — January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023djuwus/