3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 39 km NNE of Cold Bay, AlaskaJune 25, 2024

2024-06-25 14:57:34 UTC (2024-06-25) · approx. 3:57 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM3.2(ml)
Time14:57 UTC3:57 AM UTC-11
Depth170.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates55.530°, -162.573°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 25, 2024 at 14:57 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 39 km NNE of Cold Bay, Alaska, at a depth of 170.2 km and coordinates 55.5303°, -162.5727°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.53°, -162.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 ml
Depth
170.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
55.5303°N
-162.5727°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000nhn5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
158
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
180.0°
Min Station Distance
0.335°
RMS Residual
0.61 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-04 21:57:40 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Cold Bay, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 39 km NNE of Cold Bay, Alaska on June 25, 2024 at 14:57 UTC had a depth of 170.2 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 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nhn5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 25, 2024). M3.2 Earthquake 39 km NNE of Cold Bay, AlaskaJune 25, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nhn5/