2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 38 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — May 6, 2024

2024-05-06 19:46:47 UTC (2024-05-06) · approx. 8:46 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:46 UTC≈ 8:46 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.593°, -168.768°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.59°, -168.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5935°N
-168.7683°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000mpny
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.383°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2024-07-20 22:20:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mpny). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 6, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 38 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — May 6, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mpny/