2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 225 km W of Adak, Alaska — March 12, 2023

2023-03-12 21:45:24 UTC (2023-03-12) · approx. 9:45 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:45 UTC≈ 9:45 AM UTC-12
Depth98.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.794°, -179.899°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.79°, -179.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
98.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.7939°N
-179.8994°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000jly7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
140.0°
Min Station Distance
0.282°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-20 23:20:41 UTC

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Location

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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: us7000jly7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 12, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 225 km W of Adak, Alaska — March 12, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jly7/