2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 65 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — December 16, 2021

2021-12-16 23:54:27 UTC (2021-12-16) · approx. 1:54 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:54 UTC≈ 1:54 PM UTC-10
Depth4.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.589°, -144.273°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.59°, -144.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
4.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.5892°N
-144.2730°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021g3842ie
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2021-12-24 18:52:23 UTC

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Location

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021g3842ie). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, December 16, 2021). M2.2 Earthquake 65 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021g3842ie/