Summary

Magnitude 2.2 - 54 miles SE of Akiak

March 5, 2023 07:39:40 AKST (March 5, 2023 16:39:40 UTC)
60.2784°N 160.2427°W Depth 4.3 miles (6 km)

This event has been reviewed by a seismologist

55 miles (89 km) SE of Kwethluk
59 miles (95 km) SE of Akiachak
59 miles (95 km) SE of Napaskiak
61 miles (98 km) E of Eek
62 miles (100 km) SE of Bethel
62 miles (100 km) SE of Tuluksak
65 miles (105 km) SE of Napakiak
68 miles (110 km) NE of Quinhagak
80 miles (129 km) SE of Atmautluak
83 miles (134 km) E of Tuntutuliak
83 miles (134 km) N of Twin Hills

Magnitude type: M_l
Event type: earthquake

Tectonic Setting of Southwest Alaska

Seismicity in Southwest Alaska is very sparse. Known faults include the Iditarod-Nixon Fork and the western Denali Fault. Neither fault system has documented historical or Holocene earthquake activity. On average this region produces one M4-5 earthquake every other year.