2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 49 km E of Atka, Alaska — October 21, 2024

2024-10-21 18:17:33 UTC (2024-10-21) · approx. 6:17 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:17 UTC≈ 6:17 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.202°, -173.478°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.20°, -173.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2018°N
-173.4780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000nv8k
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
324.0°
Min Station Distance
0.389°
RMS Residual
0.54 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-04 23:09:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nv8k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 21, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 49 km E of Atka, Alaska — October 21, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nv8k/