2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 263 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 12, 2023

2023-08-12 19:53:08 UTC (2023-08-12) · approx. 7:53 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time19:53 UTC≈ 7:53 AM UTC+12
Depth196.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.079°, 179.544°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.08°, 179.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
196.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.0789°N
179.5442°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000kpzx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
196.0°
Min Station Distance
0.080°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-17 22:01:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kpzx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 12, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 263 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 12, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kpzx/