Mag. 2.0 earthquake - - 53km SW of Anchor Point, Alaska, on 2016-01-17 19:19:49 -10:00
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Minor magnitude 2.0 earthquake at 88 km depth
18 Jan 06:04 UTC: First to report: USGS after 44 minutes.
Local time at epicenter: 2016-01-17 19:19:49 -10:00
Magnitude: 2
Depth: 88.3 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 59.4979°N / 152.6142°W

Nearest volcano: Augustine (49 km / 30 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
42 km (26 mi) WNW of Nanwalek (pop: 254) --> See nearby quakes!
54 km (33 mi) SW of Anchor Point (pop: 1,930) --> See nearby quakes!
62 km (39 mi) WSW of Homer (pop: 5,520) --> See nearby quakes!
79 km (49 mi) WSW of Fritz Creek (pop: 1,930) --> See nearby quakes!
126 km (78 mi) SW of Kalifornsky (pop: 7,850) --> See nearby quakes!
140 km (87 mi) SSW of Kenai (pop: 7,660) --> See nearby quakes!
140 km (87 mi) SW of Soldotna (pop: 4,540) --> See nearby quakes!
243 km (151 mi) SW of Alaska City (pop: 298,700) --> See nearby quakes!
5590 km (3473 mi) NW of Washington (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
5590 km (3473 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
49 km (31 mi) ENE of Augustine Island --> See nearby quakes!
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Estimated released energy: 6.3 x 107 joules (17.5 kilowatt hours) More info
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Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
M 2.0 | 88 km | - 53km SW of Anchor Point, Alaska | USGS |
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