2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 157 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 31, 2023

2023-08-31 23:21:54 UTC (2023-08-31) · approx. 11:21 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:21 UTC≈ 11:21 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.129°, -178.563°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.13°, -178.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1285°N
-178.5628°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000kvl8
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
247.0°
Min Station Distance
0.454°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2023-11-04 21:36:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kvl8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 31, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 157 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 31, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kvl8/