2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 100 km W of Adak, Alaska — March 9, 2023

2023-03-09 23:38:39 UTC (2023-03-09) · approx. 11:38 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:38 UTC≈ 11:38 AM UTC-12
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.841°, -178.098°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.84°, -178.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8410°N
-178.0979°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000jk9a
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
138.0°
Min Station Distance
0.038°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-16 22:33:15 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000jk9a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 9, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 100 km W of Adak, Alaska — March 9, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jk9a/