2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 96 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — May 6, 2023

2023-05-06 19:24:38 UTC (2023-05-06) · approx. 7:24 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:24 UTC≈ 7:24 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.079°, -176.090°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.08°, -176.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0793°N
-176.0905°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000kbhs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
288.0°
Min Station Distance
0.808°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-15 22:10:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kbhs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 6, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 96 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — May 6, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kbhs/