2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 18 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska — December 9, 2024

2024-12-09 23:40:31 UTC (2024-12-09) · approx. 12:40 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:40 UTC≈ 12:40 PM UTC-11
Depth61.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.183°, -160.613°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.18°, -160.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
61.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.1827°N
-160.6129°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ny0y
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
0.184°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-18 20:02:52 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ny0y). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 9, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 18 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska — December 9, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ny0y/