3.5

M3.5 Earthquake 56 km ENE of Pedro Bay, AlaskaNovember 8, 2024

2024-11-08 20:35:50 UTC (2024-11-08) · approx. 10:35 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.5(ml)
Time20:35 UTC10:35 AM UTC-10
Depth121.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.037°, -153.225°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 8, 2024 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 56 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska, at a depth of 121.4 km and coordinates 60.0370°, -153.2253°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 2.7 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 157 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.04°, -153.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.5 ml
Depth
121.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.0370°N
-153.2253°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak024edzbwkb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
188
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-24 19:51:25 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.5 earthquake near Pedro Bay, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.5 earthquake that struck 56 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on November 8, 2024 at 20:35 UTC had a depth of 121.4 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 3.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak024edzbwkb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 8, 2024). M3.5 Earthquake 56 km ENE of Pedro Bay, AlaskaNovember 8, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak024edzbwkb/