3.1

M3.1 Earthquake 69 km NE of Dawson City, CanadaJune 30, 2022

2022-06-30 23:45:40 UTC (2022-06-30) · approx. 2:45 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time23:45 UTC2:45 PM UTC-9
Depth11.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates64.511°, -138.430°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 30, 2022 at 23:45 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 69 km NE of Dawson City, Canada, at a depth of 11.2 km and coordinates 64.5107°, -138.4305°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 83 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 64.51°, -138.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
11.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
64.5107°N
-138.4305°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0228bq8in8
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
148
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2022-08-21 20:05:48 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Dawson City, Canada?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 69 km NE of Dawson City, Canada on June 30, 2022 at 23:45 UTC had a depth of 11.2 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0228bq8in8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, June 30, 2022). M3.1 Earthquake 69 km NE of Dawson City, CanadaJune 30, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0228bq8in8/