Minor mag. 2.2 earthquake - 48 Km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska, USA, on Sunday, 28 Feb 2021 2:05 am (GMT -9) -
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Minor magnitude 2.2 earthquake at 74 km depth
28 Feb 11:09 UTC: First to report: USGS after 4 minutes.
28 Feb 11:11: Magnitude recalculated from 2.1 to 2.2. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 73.3 to 73.7 km (from 46 to 46 mi).
28 Feb 11:14: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 73.7 to 74.4 km (from 46 to 46 mi).
28 Feb 11:11: Magnitude recalculated from 2.1 to 2.2. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 73.3 to 73.7 km (from 46 to 46 mi).
28 Feb 11:14: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 73.7 to 74.4 km (from 46 to 46 mi).
Date & time: 28 Feb 2021 11:05:56 UTC -
Local time at epicenter: Sunday, 28 Feb 2021 2:05 am (GMT -9)
Magnitude: 2.2
Depth: 74.4 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 59.0309°N / 152.4925°W
(Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Douglas (63 km / 39 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
49 km (30 mi) SW of Nanwalek (pop: 254) --> See nearby quakes!
87 km (54 mi) SW of Homer (pop: 5,520) --> See nearby quakes!
91 km (57 mi) SSW of Anchor Point (pop: 1,930) --> See nearby quakes!
104 km (64 mi) SW of Fritz Creek (pop: 1,930) --> See nearby quakes!
138 km (86 mi) N of Kodiak (pop: 6,250) --> See nearby quakes!
168 km (105 mi) SSW of Kalifornsky (pop: 7,850) --> See nearby quakes!
181 km (112 mi) SSW of Soldotna (pop: 4,540) --> See nearby quakes!
183 km (114 mi) SSW of Kenai (pop: 7,660) --> See nearby quakes!
193 km (120 mi) SSW of Sterling (pop: 5,620) --> See nearby quakes!
196 km (122 mi) SSW of Nikiski (pop: 4,490) --> See nearby quakes!
Weather at epicenter at time of quake:
Overcast Clouds
-3°C (27 F), humidity: 86%, wind: 3 m/s (6 kts)
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)Overcast Clouds
-3°C (27 F), humidity: 86%, wind: 3 m/s (6 kts)Estimated released energy: 1.3 x 108 joules (35 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| 2.2 | 74 km | 48 Km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska, USA | USGS |
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