2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 118 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — January 20, 2024

2024-01-20 20:54:00 UTC (2024-01-20) · approx. 11:54 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:54 UTC≈ 11:54 AM UTC-9
Depth2.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.250°, -140.741°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.25°, -140.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
2.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.2504°N
-140.7412°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak024xez6nf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-24 17:50:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak024xez6nf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 20, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 118 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — January 20, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak024xez6nf/