2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 12, 2023

2023-01-12 19:59:32 UTC (2023-01-12) · approx. 8:59 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:59 UTC≈ 8:59 AM UTC-11
Depth21.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.616°, -159.696°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.62°, -159.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
21.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.6161°N
-159.6956°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023k6447k
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.66 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-30 15:54:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023k6447k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 12, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023k6447k/