2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 37 km NW of Atka, Alaska — August 21, 2024

2024-08-21 16:37:14 UTC (2024-08-21) · approx. 4:37 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time16:37 UTC≈ 4:37 AM UTC-12
Depth175.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.423°, -174.609°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.42°, -174.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
175.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.4227°N
-174.6094°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000nh8h
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
176.0°
Min Station Distance
0.226°
RMS Residual
0.41 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-02 21:27:40 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nh8h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 21, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 37 km NW of Atka, Alaska — August 21, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nh8h/