2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 76 km SW of Adak, Alaska — January 12, 2023

2023-01-12 21:46:27 UTC (2023-01-12) · approx. 9:46 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:46 UTC≈ 9:46 AM UTC-12
Depth35.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.479°, -177.540°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.48°, -177.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
35.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4786°N
-177.5401°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023k786pw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.33 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-30 15:54:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023k786pw). 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 76 km SW of Adak, Alaska — January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023k786pw/