2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 91 km N of Atka, Alaska — May 12, 2021

2021-05-12 18:33:01 UTC (2021-05-12) · approx. 6:33 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:33 UTC≈ 6:33 AM UTC-12
Depth154.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates53.020°, -174.273°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.02°, -174.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
154.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
53.0201°N
-174.2734°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000e2m2
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Azimuthal Gap
188.0°
Min Station Distance
0.635°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2021-07-23 18:08:38 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: us7000e2m2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 12, 2021). M2.9 Earthquake 91 km N of Atka, Alaska — May 12, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000e2m2/