2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 69 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — December 19, 2021

2021-12-19 21:00:56 UTC (2021-12-19) · approx. 11:00 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:00 UTC≈ 11:00 AM UTC-10
Depth28.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.505°, -143.704°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.51°, -143.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
28.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.5052°N
-143.7039°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021g857u2h
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
RMS Residual
0.74 sec
Last Updated
2022-03-01 16:38:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021g857u2h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, December 19, 2021). M2.6 Earthquake 69 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — December 19, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021g857u2h/