2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 80 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — August 16, 2022

2022-08-16 23:34:45 UTC (2022-08-16) · approx. 2:34 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:34 UTC≈ 2:34 PM UTC-9
Depth6.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.076°, -140.698°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.08°, -140.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.0757°N
-140.6984°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak022ahgfhaw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.66 sec
Last Updated
2022-09-28 01:55:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak022ahgfhaw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, August 16, 2022). M2.1 Earthquake 80 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — August 16, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak022ahgfhaw/