2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 236 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 16, 2024

2024-05-16 17:23:19 UTC (2024-05-16) · approx. 5:23 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:23 UTC≈ 5:23 AM UTC-12
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.041°, -179.761°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.04°, -179.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0410°N
-179.7609°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0246auvvwc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2024-06-22 02:58:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0246auvvwc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 16, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 236 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 16, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0246auvvwc/