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M3.1 Earthquake 55 km NNW of Dutch Harbor, AlaskaAugust 1, 2024

2024-08-01 17:32:16 UTC (2024-08-01) · approx. 6:32 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time17:32 UTC6:32 AM UTC-11
Depth105.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates54.309°, -167.001°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On August 1, 2024 at 17:32 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 55 km NNW of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, at a depth of 105.8 km and coordinates 54.3086°, -167.0013°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 83 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.31°, -167.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
105.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
54.3086°N
-167.0013°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ncwl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
148
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
0.364°
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-11 19:39:13 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Dutch Harbor, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 55 km NNW of Dutch Harbor, Alaska on August 1, 2024 at 17:32 UTC had a depth of 105.8 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 3.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ncwl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 1, 2024). M3.1 Earthquake 55 km NNW of Dutch Harbor, AlaskaAugust 1, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ncwl/