2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 100 km E of Akutan, Alaska — January 21, 2024

2024-01-21 15:28:18 UTC (2024-01-21) · approx. 4:28 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time15:28 UTC≈ 4:28 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.979°, -164.262°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.98°, -164.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.9793°N
-164.2617°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000lw00
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
210.0°
Min Station Distance
0.622°
RMS Residual
0.43 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-29 17:37:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lw00). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 21, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 100 km E of Akutan, Alaska — January 21, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lw00/