2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 267 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — January 3, 2023

2023-01-03 23:15:43 UTC (2023-01-03) · approx. 11:15 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:15 UTC≈ 11:15 AM UTC+12
Depth56.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.391°, 179.591°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.39°, 179.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
56.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3911°N
179.5909°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000j5y6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
186.0°
Min Station Distance
0.182°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-11 22:51:53 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000j5y6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 3, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 267 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — January 3, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000j5y6/