2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 100 km W of Adak, Alaska — March 20, 2023

2023-03-20 20:48:15 UTC (2023-03-20) · approx. 8:48 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:48 UTC≈ 8:48 AM UTC-12
Depth5.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.859°, -178.096°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.86°, -178.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8590°N
-178.0963°E

Technical Information

Event ID
av91813816
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
69
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
135.0°
Min Station Distance
0.044°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-17 00:22:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: av91813816). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 20, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 100 km W of Adak, Alaska — March 20, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/av91813816/