2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 54 km NE of Kobuk, Alaska — December 19, 2021

2021-12-19 17:44:47 UTC (2021-12-19) · approx. 7:44 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:44 UTC≈ 7:44 AM UTC-10
Depth2.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates67.316°, -156.179°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 67.32°, -156.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
2.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
67.3158°N
-156.1791°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021g833esy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2022-03-01 16:37:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021g833esy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, December 19, 2021). M2.9 Earthquake 54 km NE of Kobuk, Alaska — December 19, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021g833esy/