3.1

M3.1 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, AlaskaNovember 10, 2022

2022-11-10 17:17:03 UTC (2022-11-10) · approx. 5:17 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time17:17 UTC5:17 AM UTC+12
Depth44.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.377°, 179.070°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 10, 2022 at 17:17 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, at a depth of 44.3 km and coordinates 51.3769°, 179.0697°.

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 51.38°, 179.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
44.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3769°N
179.0697°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000j5u8
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
148
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
239.0°
Min Station Distance
0.145°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-21 19:27:07 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on November 10, 2022 at 17:17 UTC had a depth of 44.3 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: us6000j5u8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 10, 2022). M3.1 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, AlaskaNovember 10, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000j5u8/