Mag. 2.3 earthquake - - 71km W of Anchor Point, Alaska, on 2015-10-12 05:31:08 -08:00
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Minor magnitude 2.3 earthquake at 99 km depth
12 Oct 14:12 UTC: First to report: USGS after 41 minutes.
Local time at epicenter: 2015-10-12 05:31:08 -08:00
Magnitude: 2.3
Depth: 98.9 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 59.8455°N / 153.1039°W
(Alaska, Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Iliamna (21 km / 13 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
56 km (35 mi) E of Pedro Bay (pop: 42) --> See nearby quakes!
72 km (44 mi) W of Anchor Point (pop: 1,930) --> See nearby quakes!
90 km (56 mi) WNW of Homer (pop: 5,520) --> See nearby quakes!
119 km (74 mi) WSW of Kalifornsky (pop: 7,850) --> See nearby quakes!
129 km (80 mi) SW of Kenai (pop: 7,660) --> See nearby quakes!
232 km (144 mi) SW of Alaska City (pop: 298,700) --> See nearby quakes!
253 km (157 mi) SW of Eagle River (pop: 24,800) --> See nearby quakes!
253 km (157 mi) SW of Eagle River (Anchorage County) (pop: 24,800) --> See nearby quakes!
5609 km (3485 mi) NW of Washington (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
5609 km (3485 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
57 km (35 mi) NNE of Augustine Island --> See nearby quakes!
95 km (59 mi) N of Shaw Island --> See nearby quakes!
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Estimated released energy: 1.8 x 108 joules (49.4 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.3 | 99 km | - 71km W of Anchor Point, Alaska | USGS |
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