Mag. 2.2 earthquake - Gulf of Alaska, 58 mi southwest of Akhiok, Alaska, USA, on 6 Oct 10:27 pm (GMT -8) -
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Minor magnitude 2.2 earthquake at 84 km depth
7 Oct 06:31 UTC: First to report: USGS after 4 minutes.
7 Oct 06:37: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 86.2 to 83.5 km (from 54 to 52 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 2.8 km (1.7 mi) towards N.
7 Oct 06:37: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 86.2 to 83.5 km (from 54 to 52 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 2.8 km (1.7 mi) towards N.
Local time at epicenter: 6 Oct 10:27 pm (GMT -8)
Magnitude: 2.2
Depth: 83.5 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 56.5024°N / 155.458°W
(Gulf of Alaska, Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Kialagvik (112 km / 70 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
93 km (58 mi) WSW of Akhiok (pop: 72) --> See nearby quakes!
133 km (83 mi) SSW of Karluk (pop: 37) --> See nearby quakes!
146 km (91 mi) SW of Larsen Bay (pop: 88) --> See nearby quakes!
152 km (95 mi) WSW of Old Harbor (pop: 221) --> See nearby quakes!
183 km (114 mi) E of Chignik (pop: 87) --> See nearby quakes!
214 km (133 mi) SW of Womens Bay (pop: 719) --> See nearby quakes!
217 km (135 mi) SW of Port Lions (pop: 197) --> See nearby quakes!
233 km (145 mi) SW of Kodiak (pop: 6,250) --> See nearby quakes!
5831 km (3623 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
5831 km (3623 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
51 km (32 mi) W of Tugidak Island --> See nearby quakes!
75 km (47 mi) N of Chirikof Island --> See nearby quakes!
Weather at epicenter at time of quake:
Clear Sky
8.4°C (47 F), humidity: 72%, wind: 8 m/s (15 kts) from SW
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Clear Sky
8.4°C (47 F), humidity: 72%, wind: 8 m/s (15 kts) from SWEstimated released energy: 1.3 x 108 joules (35 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.2 | 84 km | 94 Km SW of Akhiok, Alaska, USA | USGS |
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Mag. 2.2 earthquake - Gulf of Alaska, 58 mi southwest of Akhiok, Alaska, USA, on 6 Oct 10:27 pm (GMT -8)
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