2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 296 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — May 18, 2023

2023-05-18 18:34:39 UTC (2023-05-18) · approx. 8:34 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:34 UTC≈ 8:34 AM UTC-10
Depth15.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.025°, -148.391°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.02°, -148.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
15.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.0246°N
-148.3911°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000k3cd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
2.897°
RMS Residual
0.48 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-24 01:16:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000k3cd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 18, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 296 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — May 18, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000k3cd/