2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 101 km W of Adak, Alaska — March 9, 2023

2023-03-09 23:42:58 UTC (2023-03-09) · approx. 11:42 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:42 UTC≈ 11:42 AM UTC-12
Depth5.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.866°, -178.108°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.87°, -178.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8659°N
-178.1083°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000jk9b
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
109.0°
Min Station Distance
0.050°
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-16 23:21:30 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: us7000jk9b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 9, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 101 km W of Adak, Alaska — March 9, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jk9b/