2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 47 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska — May 12, 2022

2022-05-12 18:06:51 UTC (2022-05-12) · approx. 8:06 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:06 UTC≈ 8:06 AM UTC-10
Depth9.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.497°, -146.821°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.50°, -146.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
9.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.4967°N
-146.8206°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak02262lp098
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.66 sec
Last Updated
2022-07-12 21:51:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak02262lp098). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 12, 2022). M2.1 Earthquake 47 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska — May 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak02262lp098/