M3.2 Earthquake 282 km W of Adak, Alaska — October 11, 2024
2024-10-11 15:48:16 UTC (2024-10-11) · approx. 3:48 AM UTC+12 local
On October 11, 2024 at 15:48 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 282 km W of Adak, Alaska, at a depth of 103.2 km and coordinates 51.8780°, 179.2570°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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179.2570°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Adak, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 282 km W of Adak, Alaska on October 11, 2024 at 15:48 UTC had a depth of 103.2 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 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nse2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 11, 2024). M3.2 Earthquake 282 km W of Adak, Alaska — October 11, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nse2/