M3.0 Earthquake 255 km NE of Dawson City, Canada — November 22, 2023
2023-11-22 23:11:00 UTC (2023-11-22) · approx. 2:11 PM UTC-9 local
On November 22, 2023 at 23:11 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 255 km NE of Dawson City, Canada, at a depth of 74.8 km and coordinates 65.6675°, -135.5907°.
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.
Earthquake Details
-135.5907°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Dawson City, Canada?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 255 km NE of Dawson City, Canada on November 22, 2023 at 23:11 UTC had a depth of 74.8 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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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023eziyh1d). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 22, 2023). M3.0 Earthquake 255 km NE of Dawson City, Canada — November 22, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023eziyh1d/