Mag. 2.3 earthquake - Gulf of Alaska, 42 mi southeast of Perryville, Alaska, USA, on 10 Oct 6:47 pm (GMT -8) -
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Minor magnitude 2.3 earthquake at 9 km depth
11 Oct 02:52 UTC: First to report: USGS after 4 minutes.
Local time at epicenter: 10 Oct 6:47 pm (GMT -8)
Magnitude: 2.3
Depth: 9.4 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 55.5862°N / 158.2371°W
(Gulf of Alaska, Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Veniaminof (96 km / 60 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
67 km (42 mi) ESE of Perryville (pop: 113) --> See nearby quakes!
79 km (49 mi) S of Chignik (pop: 87) --> See nearby quakes!
81 km (51 mi) SSE of Chignik Lake (pop: 73) --> See nearby quakes!
145 km (90 mi) ENE of Sand Point (pop: 1,060) --> See nearby quakes!
153 km (95 mi) S of Port Heiden (pop: 98) --> See nearby quakes!
191 km (119 mi) ESE of Nelson Lagoon (pop: 52) --> See nearby quakes!
6026 km (3744 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
6026 km (3744 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
88 km (54 mi) SSW of Nakchamik Island --> See nearby quakes!
122 km (76 mi) NE of Chernabura Island --> See nearby quakes!
Weather at epicenter at time of quake:
Light Rain
8.5°C (47 F), humidity: 70%, wind: 8 m/s (16 kts) from WSW
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Light Rain
8.5°C (47 F), humidity: 70%, wind: 8 m/s (16 kts) from WSWEstimated released energy: 1.8 x 108 joules (49.4 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.3 | 9.4 km | 67 Km ESE of Perryville, Alaska, USA | USGS |
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Mag. 2.3 earthquake - Gulf of Alaska, 42 mi southeast of Perryville, Alaska, USA, on 10 Oct 6:47 pm (GMT -8)
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