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M3.0 Earthquake 63 km SE of Kokhanok, AlaskaNovember 19, 2022

2022-11-19 21:53:32 UTC (2022-11-19) · approx. 11:53 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time21:53 UTC11:53 AM UTC-10
Depth123.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.057°, -153.940°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 19, 2022 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 63 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska, at a depth of 123.2 km and coordinates 59.0573°, -153.9395°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.06°, -153.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
123.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.0573°N
-153.9395°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak022eujemld
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
138
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-30 06:00:15 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Kokhanok, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 63 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska on November 19, 2022 at 21:53 UTC had a depth of 123.2 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 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak022eujemld). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 19, 2022). M3.0 Earthquake 63 km SE of Kokhanok, AlaskaNovember 19, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak022eujemld/