M3.2 Earthquake 84 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska — March 16, 2024
2024-03-16 17:53:52 UTC (2024-03-16) · approx. 7:53 AM UTC-10 local
On March 16, 2024 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 84 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska, at a depth of 72.2 km and coordinates 57.3928°, -155.8189°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-155.8189°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Karluk, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 84 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska on March 16, 2024 at 17:53 UTC had a depth of 72.2 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 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0243hza7po). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 16, 2024). M3.2 Earthquake 84 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska — March 16, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0243hza7po/