2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 40 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska — December 16, 2023

2023-12-16 19:26:53 UTC (2023-12-16) · approx. 10:26 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:26 UTC≈ 10:26 AM UTC-9
Depth26.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.152°, -135.975°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.15°, -135.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
26.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.1522°N
-135.9750°E

Technical Information

Event ID
av91124793
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
324.0°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-17 23:19:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: av91124793). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 16, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 40 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska — December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/av91124793/