2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 27 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska — August 15, 2021

2021-08-15 22:53:12 UTC (2021-08-15) · approx. 12:53 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:53 UTC≈ 12:53 PM UTC-10
Depth89.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates62.546°, -151.288°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.55°, -151.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
89.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
62.5462°N
-151.2878°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021afsepdk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-29 14:46:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021afsepdk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 15, 2021). M2.2 Earthquake 27 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska — August 15, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021afsepdk/