Mag. 2.1 earthquake - - 29km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska, on 2015-08-10 20:25:22 -08:00
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Minor magnitude 2.1 earthquake at 78 km depth
11 Aug 05:10 UTC: First to report: USGS after 45 minutes.
Local time at epicenter: 2015-08-10 20:25:22 -08:00
Magnitude: 2.1
Depth: 77.8 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 59.8527°N / 152.3286°W
(Alaska, Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Iliamna (47 km / 29 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
29 km (18 mi) WNW of Anchor Point (pop: 1,930) --> See nearby quakes!
50 km (31 mi) WNW of Homer (pop: 5,520) --> See nearby quakes!
59 km (37 mi) WNW of Fritz Creek (pop: 1,930) --> See nearby quakes!
85 km (53 mi) SW of Kalifornsky (pop: 7,850) --> See nearby quakes!
98 km (61 mi) SW of Kenai (pop: 7,660) --> See nearby quakes!
100 km (62 mi) SW of Soldotna (pop: 4,540) --> See nearby quakes!
202 km (125 mi) SW of Alaska City (pop: 298,700) --> See nearby quakes!
222 km (138 mi) SW of Eagle River (pop: 24,800) --> See nearby quakes!
5566 km (3459 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
5566 km (3459 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
83 km (52 mi) NE of Augustine Island --> See nearby quakes!
112 km (69 mi) NNE of Shaw Island --> See nearby quakes!
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Estimated released energy: 8.9 x 107 joules (24.8 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.1 | 78 km | - 29km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska | USGS |
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Mag. 2.1 earthquake - - 29km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska, on 2015-08-10 20:25:22 -08:00
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