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M3.1 Earthquake 22 km W of Chenega, AlaskaJune 13, 2024

2024-06-13 17:50:38 UTC (2024-06-13) · approx. 7:50 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time17:50 UTC7:50 AM UTC-10
Depth20.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.087°, -148.418°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 13, 2024 at 17:50 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 22 km W of Chenega, Alaska, at a depth of 20.3 km and coordinates 60.0871°, -148.4180°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 83 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.09°, -148.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
20.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.0871°N
-148.4180°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0247l63fcl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
148
RMS Residual
0.75 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-23 18:03:49 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Chenega, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 22 km W of Chenega, Alaska on June 13, 2024 at 17:50 UTC had a depth of 20.3 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 3.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0247l63fcl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 13, 2024). M3.1 Earthquake 22 km W of Chenega, AlaskaJune 13, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0247l63fcl/