Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - Alaska Peninsula (USA) on Sunday, 20 October 2002 at 05:21 (GMT)
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Weak magnitude 2.3 earthquake at 13 km depth
Date & time: 20 Oct 2002 05:21:25 UTC
Magnitude: 2.3
Depth: 12.7 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 54.3244°N / 161.5832°W
(Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Dutton (104 km / 65 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
95 km (59 mi) SSE of King Cove (pop: 1,010) --> See nearby quakes!
120 km (75 mi) SE of Cold Bay (pop: 123) --> See nearby quakes!
132 km (82 mi) ESE of False Pass (pop: 40) --> See nearby quakes!
132 km (82 mi) SSW of Sand Point (pop: 1,060) --> See nearby quakes!
188 km (117 mi) S of Nelson Lagoon (pop: 52) --> See nearby quakes!
235 km (146 mi) SW of Perryville (pop: 113) --> 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 | 13 km | Alaska Peninsula (USA) | USGS |
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