2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 142 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 15, 2023

2023-08-15 21:36:51 UTC (2023-08-15) · approx. 9:36 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:36 UTC≈ 9:36 AM UTC-12
Depth17.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.989°, -178.124°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.99°, -178.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
17.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9892°N
-178.1240°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000knk4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.712°
RMS Residual
0.54 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-27 21:39:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000knk4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 15, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 142 km SW of Adak, Alaska — August 15, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000knk4/