2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 120 km S of Unalaska, Alaska — August 15, 2024

2024-08-15 22:40:01 UTC (2024-08-15) · approx. 11:40 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:40 UTC≈ 11:40 AM UTC-11
Depth23.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.801°, -166.749°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.80°, -166.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
23.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.8010°N
-166.7488°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000nwvk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
255.0°
Min Station Distance
0.930°
RMS Residual
0.32 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-26 15:48:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nwvk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 15, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 120 km S of Unalaska, Alaska — August 15, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nwvk/