Mag. 2.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 110 mi southeast of Sand Point, Alaska, USA, on 28 Oct 5:06 pm (GMT -8) -
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Minor magnitude 2.2 earthquake at 5 km depth
29 Oct 01:24 UTC: First to report: USGS after 17 minutes.
Local time at epicenter: 28 Oct 5:06 pm (GMT -8)
Magnitude: 2.2
Depth: 5.1 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 54.262°N / 158.4567°W
(North Pacific Ocean, Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Stepovak Bay 2 (209 km / 130 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
177 km (110 mi) SE of Sand Point (pop: 1,060) --> See nearby quakes!
189 km (117 mi) SSE of Perryville (pop: 113) --> See nearby quakes!
261 km (162 mi) SE of Nelson Lagoon (pop: 52) --> See nearby quakes!
6087 km (3782 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
6087 km (3782 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
88 km (55 mi) SE of Simeonof Island --> See nearby quakes!
92 km (57 mi) SE of Chernabura Island --> See nearby quakes!
Weather at epicenter at time of quake:
Overcast Clouds
7.7°C (46 F), humidity: 80%, wind: 0 m/s (1 kts) from SSW
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Overcast Clouds
7.7°C (46 F), humidity: 80%, wind: 0 m/s (1 kts) from SSWEstimated released energy: 1.3 x 108 joules (35 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.2 | 5.1 km | 177 Km SE of Sand Point, Alaska, USA | USGS |
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Mag. 2.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 110 mi southeast of Sand Point, Alaska, USA, on 28 Oct 5:06 pm (GMT -8)
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