M3.0 Earthquake 45 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — December 12, 2024
2024-12-12 23:59:56 UTC (2024-12-12) · approx. 11:59 AM UTC-12 local
On December 12, 2024 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 45 km SSW of Adak, Alaska, at a depth of 36.0 km and coordinates 51.4856°, -176.8509°.
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.
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-176.8509°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Adak, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 45 km SSW of Adak, Alaska on December 12, 2024 at 23:59 UTC had a depth of 36.0 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 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pj2i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 12, 2024). M3.0 Earthquake 45 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — December 12, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pj2i/