2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 70 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska — December 27, 2023

2023-12-27 19:37:06 UTC (2023-12-27) · approx. 8:37 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:37 UTC≈ 8:37 AM UTC-11
Depth5.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.151°, -159.445°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.15°, -159.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.1513°N
-159.4445°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023glcjg9i
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-15 01:45:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023glcjg9i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 27, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 70 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska — December 27, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023glcjg9i/