2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 208 km WSW of Point Hope, AlaskaAugust 29, 2023

2023-08-29 17:35:52 UTC (2023-08-29) · approx. 6:35 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:35 UTC6:35 AM UTC-11
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates67.510°, -171.186°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 67.51°, -171.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
67.5105°N
-171.1856°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000kvbg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
233.0°
Min Station Distance
2.340°
RMS Residual
0.81 sec
Last Updated
2023-11-04 21:36:41 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kvbg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 29, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 208 km WSW of Point Hope, AlaskaAugust 29, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kvbg/