2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 36 km NW of Valdez, Alaska — May 18, 2022

2022-05-18 15:48:23 UTC (2022-05-18) · approx. 5:48 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time15:48 UTC≈ 5:48 AM UTC-10
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.374°, -146.808°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.37°, -146.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.3744°N
-146.8075°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0226chdqay
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2022-07-16 00:35:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0226chdqay). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 18, 2022). M2.2 Earthquake 36 km NW of Valdez, Alaska — May 18, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0226chdqay/