Minor mag. 2.3 earthquake - 69km ENE of Atka, Alaska, on Saturday, August 31, 2013 04:39:40
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Minor magnitude 2.3 earthquake at 166 km depth
1 Sep 03:24 UTC: First to report: USGS after 11 hours.
Date & time: 31 Aug 2013 16:39:40 UTC
Local time at epicenter: Saturday, August 31, 2013 04:39:40
Magnitude: 2.3
Depth: 165.6 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 52.5105°N / 173.3111°W
(Alaska, Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Atka (59 km / 37 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
70 km (43 mi) ENE of Atka (pop: 64) --> 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 | 166 km | 69km ENE of Atka, Alaska | USGS |
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