2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 224 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — January 16, 2024

2024-01-16 19:40:38 UTC (2024-01-16) · approx. 9:40 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:40 UTC≈ 9:40 AM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.401°, -149.330°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.40°, -149.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.4005°N
-149.3297°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000lz1t
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
262.0°
Min Station Distance
2.252°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-29 17:37:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lz1t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 16, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 224 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — January 16, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lz1t/