2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 225 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 12, 2020

2020-08-12 23:32:12 UTC (2020-08-12) · approx. 1:32 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:32 UTC≈ 1:32 PM UTC-10
Depth21.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.105°, -149.814°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.11°, -149.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
21.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.1052°N
-149.8143°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000bdrc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
2.220°
RMS Residual
1.13 sec
Last Updated
2020-10-24 20:08:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000bdrc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 12, 2020). M2.8 Earthquake 225 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 12, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000bdrc/