2.3

M2.3 Earthquake south of Alaska — January 20, 2023

2023-01-20 17:22:47 UTC (2023-01-20) · approx. 6:22 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:22 UTC≈ 6:22 AM UTC-11
Depth23.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.377°, -159.750°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.38°, -159.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
23.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.3770°N
-159.7500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023xd04l5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-05 01:07:14 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023xd04l5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 20, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake south of Alaska — January 20, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023xd04l5/