2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 78 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — December 31, 2023

2023-12-31 19:00:14 UTC (2023-12-31) · approx. 9:00 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:00 UTC≈ 9:00 AM UTC-10
Depth10.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.444°, -144.035°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.44°, -144.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.4438°N
-144.0350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023grygy1b
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.82 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-02 21:39:35 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023grygy1b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 31, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 78 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — December 31, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023grygy1b/