2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 59 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — May 17, 2023

2023-05-17 19:19:24 UTC (2023-05-17) · approx. 7:19 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:19 UTC≈ 7:19 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.704°, -174.533°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.70°, -174.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7038°N
-174.5326°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000k31q
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
0.631°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-18 19:57:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000k31q). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 17, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 59 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — May 17, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000k31q/