2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 290 km W of Adak, Alaska — May 24, 2023

2023-05-24 21:11:28 UTC (2023-05-24) · approx. 9:11 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:11 UTC≈ 9:11 AM UTC+12
Depth14.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.610°, 179.177°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.61°, 179.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
14.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6098°N
179.1772°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000k3ly
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.376°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-29 22:00:35 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: us7000k3ly). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 24, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 290 km W of Adak, Alaska — May 24, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000k3ly/