2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 63 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 20, 2024

2024-08-20 20:59:30 UTC (2024-08-20) · approx. 8:59 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:59 UTC≈ 8:59 AM UTC-12
Depth42.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.400°, -176.132°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.40°, -176.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
42.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4001°N
-176.1325°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ngq3
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
235.0°
Min Station Distance
0.493°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-02 21:27:52 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ngq3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 20, 2024). M2.7 Earthquake 63 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — August 20, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ngq3/