3.3

M3.3 Earthquake 68 km SE of King Cove, AlaskaJune 25, 2024

2024-06-25 23:46:36 UTC (2024-06-25) · approx. 12:46 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM3.3(ml)
Time23:46 UTC12:46 PM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.683°, -161.479°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 25, 2024 at 23:46 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 68 km SE of King Cove, Alaska, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 54.6830°, -161.4792°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.3 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 114 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.68°, -161.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.3 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.6830°N
-161.4792°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000n86w
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
168
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
0.518°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-04 21:57:41 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.3 earthquake near King Cove, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.3 earthquake that struck 68 km SE of King Cove, Alaska on June 25, 2024 at 23:46 UTC had a depth of 35.0 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 3.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000n86w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 25, 2024). M3.3 Earthquake 68 km SE of King Cove, AlaskaJune 25, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n86w/