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M3.0 Earthquake 41 km NNE of King Cove, AlaskaFebruary 10, 2024

2024-02-10 18:55:44 UTC (2024-02-10) · approx. 7:55 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time18:55 UTC7:55 AM UTC-11
Depth90.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates55.410°, -162.086°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 10, 2024 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 41 km NNE of King Cove, Alaska, at a depth of 90.4 km and coordinates 55.4104°, -162.0858°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.41°, -162.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
90.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
55.4104°N
-162.0858°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000mfq4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
138
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
118.0°
Min Station Distance
0.140°
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2024-04-20 19:35:17 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near King Cove, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 41 km NNE of King Cove, Alaska on February 10, 2024 at 18:55 UTC had a depth of 90.4 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 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mfq4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 10, 2024). M3.0 Earthquake 41 km NNE of King Cove, AlaskaFebruary 10, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mfq4/