2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 62 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska — February 27, 2023

2023-02-27 17:24:54 UTC (2023-02-27) · approx. 6:24 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:24 UTC≈ 6:24 AM UTC-11
Depth66.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.019°, -161.303°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.02°, -161.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
66.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.0190°N
-161.3034°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000jhfw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
194.0°
Min Station Distance
0.348°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-08 01:59:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000jhfw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 27, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 62 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska — February 27, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jhfw/