2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 179 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — February 21, 2023

2023-02-21 18:44:55 UTC (2023-02-21) · approx. 6:44 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:44 UTC≈ 6:44 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.179°, -178.972°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.18°, -178.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1789°N
-178.9725°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000jgiz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.388°
RMS Residual
0.52 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-29 21:57:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000jgiz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 21, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 179 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — February 21, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jgiz/