2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 143 km S of Unalaska, Alaska — August 8, 2023

2023-08-08 22:30:20 UTC (2023-08-08) · approx. 11:30 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:30 UTC≈ 11:30 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.581°, -166.605°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.58°, -166.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5811°N
-166.6046°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000kpz5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
273.0°
Min Station Distance
1.147°
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-17 22:01:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kpz5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 8, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 143 km S of Unalaska, Alaska — August 8, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kpz5/