2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 90 km SW of Adak, Alaska — December 16, 2023

2023-12-16 22:36:27 UTC (2023-12-16) · approx. 10:36 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:36 UTC≈ 10:36 AM UTC-12
Depth38.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.328°, -177.609°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.33°, -177.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
38.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3277°N
-177.6087°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023g37es12
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-29 22:55:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023g37es12). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 16, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 90 km SW of Adak, Alaska — December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023g37es12/