2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 86 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 6, 2023

2023-05-06 22:22:29 UTC (2023-05-06) · approx. 10:22 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time22:22 UTC≈ 10:22 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.401°, -177.617°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.40°, -177.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4009°N
-177.6173°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000kbht
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
203.0°
Min Station Distance
0.396°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-15 22:10:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kbht). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 6, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 86 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 6, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kbht/