2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Houston, Alaska — August 12, 2024

2024-08-12 19:33:46 UTC (2024-08-12) · approx. 9:33 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:33 UTC≈ 9:33 AM UTC-10
Depth30.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.683°, -149.847°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.68°, -149.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
30.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.6826°N
-149.8474°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak024acffhrh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-20 00:17:44 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak024acffhrh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 12, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Houston, Alaska — August 12, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak024acffhrh/