2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 156 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 19, 2023

2023-08-19 22:26:37 UTC (2023-08-19) · approx. 12:26 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:26 UTC≈ 12:26 PM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.245°, -149.772°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.24°, -149.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.2445°N
-149.7715°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000kt95
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
1.611°
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-27 21:39:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kt95). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 19, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 156 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 19, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kt95/