Minor mag. 2.1 earthquake - Alaska Peninsula (USA) on Tuesday, 9 July 2002 at 09:36 (GMT)
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Minor magnitude 2.1 earthquake at 18 km depth
Date & time: 9 Jul 2002 09:36:54 UTC
Magnitude: 2.1
Depth: 17.9 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 54.5655°N / 160.967°W
(Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Dutton (107 km / 66 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
91 km (56 mi) SSW of Sand Point (pop: 1,060) --> See nearby quakes!
103 km (64 mi) ESE of King Cove (pop: 1,010) --> See nearby quakes!
132 km (82 mi) ESE of Cold Bay (pop: 123) --> See nearby quakes!
160 km (100 mi) E of False Pass (pop: 40) --> See nearby quakes!
160 km (100 mi) S of Nelson Lagoon (pop: 52) --> See nearby quakes!
189 km (117 mi) SW of Perryville (pop: 113) --> See nearby quakes!
234 km (145 mi) SW of Chignik Lake (pop: 73) --> See nearby quakes!
247 km (154 mi) SW of Chignik Lagoon (pop: 78) --> 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 | 18 km | Alaska Peninsula (USA) | USGS |
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