2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 91 km NW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — December 16, 2024

2024-12-16 19:41:40 UTC (2024-12-16) · approx. 10:41 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:41 UTC≈ 10:41 AM UTC-9
Depth18.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.702°, -137.585°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.70°, -137.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
18.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.7017°N
-137.5853°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak024g4t6x3r
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
RMS Residual
0.53 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: ak024g4t6x3r). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 16, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 91 km NW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — December 16, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak024g4t6x3r/