Magnitude 1.8 - 52 miles SE of Akiak

March 5, 2023 13:15:44 AKST (March 5, 2023 22:15:44 UTC)
60.2817°N 160.3345°W Depth 2.8 miles (4 km)

This event has been reviewed by a seismologist

52 miles (84 km) SE of Kwethluk
57 miles (92 km) SE of Akiachak
57 miles (92 km) SE of Napaskiak
58 miles (94 km) E of Eek
60 miles (97 km) SE of Bethel
60 miles (97 km) S of Tuluksak
62 miles (100 km) SE of Napakiak
66 miles (107 km) NE of Quinhagak
77 miles (124 km) SE of Atmautluak
80 miles (129 km) E of Tuntutuliak
83 miles (134 km) SE of Nunapitchuk

Magnitude type: M_l²
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.