Mag. 2.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 63 mi east of Akutan, Alaska, USA, on Wednesday, 23 September 2020 at 09:03 (GMT) -
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Minor magnitude 2.2 earthquake at 41 km depth
23 Sep 16:38 UTC: First to report: USGS after 8 hours.
Magnitude: 2.2
Depth: 41.2 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 54.1137°N / 164.2184°W
(North Pacific Ocean, Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Westdahl (53 km / 33 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
97 km (61 mi) SSW of False Pass (pop: 40) --> See nearby quakes!
102 km (63 mi) E of Akutan (pop: 1,040) --> See nearby quakes!
153 km (95 mi) SW of Cold Bay (pop: 123) --> See nearby quakes!
154 km (96 mi) E of Unalaska (pop: 4,490) --> See nearby quakes!
162 km (100 mi) SW of King Cove (pop: 1,010) --> See nearby quakes!
6442 km (4003 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
6442 km (4003 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
55 km (34 mi) E of Tigalda Island --> See nearby quakes!
86 km (53 mi) E of Rootok Island --> See nearby quakes!
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Estimated released energy: 1.3 x 108 joules (35 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.2 | 41 km | 97 Km SSW of False Pass, Alaska, USA | USGS |
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Mag. 2.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 63 mi east of Akutan, Alaska, USA, on Wednesday, 23 September 2020 at 09:03 (GMT)
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