2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 86 km NW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — May 16, 2022

2022-05-16 17:21:55 UTC (2022-05-16) · approx. 8:21 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:21 UTC≈ 8:21 AM UTC-9
Depth3.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.725°, -137.419°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.73°, -137.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
3.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.7254°N
-137.4193°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak022697c6w5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2022-07-24 02:39:12 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.8
123 km N of Yakutat, Alaska
2 days ago · 5.0 km deep
4.0
152 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska
5 days ago · 16.1 km deep
3.3
158 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska
5 days ago · 10.0 km deep

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak022697c6w5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 16, 2022). M2.8 Earthquake 86 km NW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — May 16, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak022697c6w5/