2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — December 31, 2024

2024-12-31 20:06:12 UTC (2024-12-31) · approx. 9:06 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:06 UTC≈ 9:06 AM UTC-11
Depth32.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.743°, -169.028°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.74°, -169.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
32.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.7427°N
-169.0282°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000pk7n
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
222.0°
Min Station Distance
0.253°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-08 22:39:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pk7n). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 31, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — December 31, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pk7n/