2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 72 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — December 16, 2024

2024-12-16 18:46:58 UTC (2024-12-16) · approx. 9:46 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:46 UTC≈ 9:46 AM UTC-9
Depth3.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.063°, -137.541°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.06°, -137.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
3.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.0633°N
-137.5414°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak024g4smp0g
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-27 17:30:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak024g4smp0g). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 16, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 72 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — December 16, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak024g4smp0g/