2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 53 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska — July 23, 2023

2023-07-23 20:26:07 UTC (2023-07-23) · approx. 9:26 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:26 UTC≈ 9:26 AM UTC-11
Depth46.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.161°, -159.720°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.16°, -159.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
46.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.1615°N
-159.7195°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000kwil
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
141.0°
Min Station Distance
0.340°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-30 21:36:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kwil). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 23, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 53 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska — July 23, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kwil/