M3.0 Earthquake 128 km NNW of Ambler, Alaska — October 27, 2023
2023-10-27 23:10:45 UTC (2023-10-27) · approx. 12:10 PM UTC-11 local
On October 27, 2023 at 23:10 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 128 km NNW of Ambler, Alaska, at a depth of 5.1 km and coordinates 68.1925°, -158.6913°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-158.6913°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Ambler, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 128 km NNW of Ambler, Alaska on October 27, 2023 at 23:10 UTC had a depth of 5.1 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 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023dsizc2t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 27, 2023). M3.0 Earthquake 128 km NNW of Ambler, Alaska — October 27, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023dsizc2t/