2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 82 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — March 17, 2024

2024-03-17 17:48:56 UTC (2024-03-17) · approx. 6:48 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:48 UTC≈ 6:48 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.149°, -166.819°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.15°, -166.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.1490°N
-166.8190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ma8t
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
0.647°
RMS Residual
0.68 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-18 21:24:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ma8t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 17, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 82 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — March 17, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ma8t/