M3.2 Earthquake 43 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska — August 27, 2024
2024-08-27 22:44:36 UTC (2024-08-27) · approx. 12:44 PM UTC-10 local
On August 27, 2024 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 43 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska, at a depth of 99.6 km and coordinates 60.3327°, -152.1976°.
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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-152.1976°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Ninilchik, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 43 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska on August 27, 2024 at 22:44 UTC had a depth of 99.6 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: ak024b1acc3q). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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