M3.3 Earthquake 117 km W of Inuvik, Canada — August 26, 2024
2024-08-26 20:53:06 UTC (2024-08-26) · approx. 11:53 AM UTC-9 local
On August 26, 2024 at 20:53 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 117 km W of Inuvik, Canada, at a depth of 24.2 km and coordinates 68.2409°, -136.5675°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.3 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 114 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-136.5675°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Inuvik, Canada?
The magnitude 3.3 earthquake that struck 117 km W of Inuvik, Canada on August 26, 2024 at 20:53 UTC had a depth of 24.2 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 3.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak024azlnzfq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 26, 2024). M3.3 Earthquake 117 km W of Inuvik, Canada — August 26, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak024azlnzfq/