2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 51 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — September 2, 2024

2024-09-02 19:12:06 UTC (2024-09-02) · approx. 7:12 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:12 UTC≈ 7:12 AM UTC-12
Depth13.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.970°, -173.543°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.97°, -173.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
13.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9701°N
-173.5427°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000nyrq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
198.0°
Min Station Distance
0.459°
RMS Residual
0.37 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-15 16:20:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nyrq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 2, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 51 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — September 2, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nyrq/