Mag. 2.4 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 89 mi south of Sand Point, Alaska, USA, on 21 Oct 7:16 pm (GMT -11) -
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Minor magnitude 2.4 earthquake at 15 km depth
22 Oct 06:23 UTC: First to report: USGS after 6 minutes.
22 Oct 06:33: Magnitude recalculated from 1.8 to 2.4.
22 Oct 06:33: Magnitude recalculated from 1.8 to 2.4.
Local time at epicenter: 21 Oct 7:16 pm (GMT -11)
Magnitude: 2.4
Depth: 14.9 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 54.0625°N / 160.2343°W
(North Pacific Ocean, Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Dutton (180 km / 112 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
143 km (89 mi) S of Sand Point (pop: 1,060) --> See nearby quakes!
174 km (108 mi) SE of King Cove (pop: 1,010) --> See nearby quakes!
203 km (126 mi) SE of Cold Bay (pop: 123) --> See nearby quakes!
6203 km (3855 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
6203 km (3855 mi) NW of Washington DC (District of Columbia) (pop: 601,700) --> See nearby quakes!
92 km (57 mi) SSW of Chernabura Island --> See nearby quakes!
112 km (70 mi) SW of Simeonof Island --> See nearby quakes!
Weather at epicenter at time of quake:
Moderate Rain
9.5°C (49 F), humidity: 93%, wind: 16 m/s (31 kts) from E
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Moderate Rain
9.5°C (49 F), humidity: 93%, wind: 16 m/s (31 kts) from EEstimated released energy: 2.5 x 108 joules (69.8 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.4 | 15 km | 142 Km S of Sand Point, Alaska, USA | USGS |
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Mag. 2.4 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 89 mi south of Sand Point, Alaska, USA, on 21 Oct 7:16 pm (GMT -11)
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