M3.4 Earthquake 135 km SW of Point Hope, Alaska — August 27, 2023
2023-08-27 23:21:59 UTC (2023-08-27) · approx. 12:21 PM UTC-11 local
On August 27, 2023 at 23:21 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 135 km SW of Point Hope, Alaska, at a depth of 25.9 km and coordinates 67.4433°, -168.9032°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.9 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 134 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-168.9032°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Point Hope, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.4 earthquake that struck 135 km SW of Point Hope, Alaska on August 27, 2023 at 23:21 UTC had a depth of 25.9 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 3.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023azn9jjf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 27, 2023). M3.4 Earthquake 135 km SW of Point Hope, Alaska — August 27, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023azn9jjf/