2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 177 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — October 17, 2022

2022-10-17 18:12:18 UTC (2022-10-17) · approx. 6:12 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:12 UTC≈ 6:12 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.320°, -177.228°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.32°, -177.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.3201°N
-177.2279°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000in7a
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
286.0°
Min Station Distance
1.443°
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2022-12-31 23:03:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000in7a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 17, 2022). M2.8 Earthquake 177 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — October 17, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000in7a/