M3.1 Earthquake 109 km SSE of Yakutat, Alaska — June 15, 2024
2024-06-15 21:27:02 UTC (2024-06-15) · approx. 12:27 PM UTC-9 local
On June 15, 2024 at 21:27 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 109 km SSE of Yakutat, Alaska, at a depth of 7.3 km and coordinates 58.7050°, -138.7328°.
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.
Earthquake Details
-138.7328°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 109 km SSE of Yakutat, Alaska on June 15, 2024 at 21:27 UTC had a depth of 7.3 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.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0247ojeupd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 15, 2024). M3.1 Earthquake 109 km SSE of Yakutat, Alaska — June 15, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0247ojeupd/