2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 60 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 6, 2023

2023-05-06 23:27:05 UTC (2023-05-06) · approx. 12:27 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:27 UTC≈ 12:27 PM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.420°, -169.152°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.42°, -169.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4202°N
-169.1519°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000kbhu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
261.0°
Min Station Distance
0.506°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-15 22:10:31 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: us6000kbhu). 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 60 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 6, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kbhu/