Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - Alaska Peninsula (USA) on Wednesday, 20 November 2002 at 11:14 (GMT)
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Weak magnitude 2.3 earthquake at 1 km depth
Date & time: 20 Nov 2002 11:14:26 UTC
Magnitude: 2.3
Depth: 0.7 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 54.6557°N / 161.3346°W
(Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Dutton (83 km / 52 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
77 km (48 mi) SE of King Cove (pop: 1,010) --> See nearby quakes!
93 km (58 mi) SW of Sand Point (pop: 1,060) --> See nearby quakes!
106 km (66 mi) ESE of Cold Bay (pop: 123) --> See nearby quakes!
135 km (84 mi) E of False Pass (pop: 40) --> See nearby quakes!
150 km (93 mi) S of Nelson Lagoon (pop: 52) --> See nearby quakes!
197 km (122 mi) SW of Perryville (pop: 113) --> See nearby quakes!
241 km (150 mi) SW of Chignik Lake (pop: 73) --> See nearby quakes!
255 km (158 mi) SW of Chignik Lagoon (pop: 78) --> 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 | 0.7 km | Alaska Peninsula (USA) | USGS |
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