Minor mag. 2.0 earthquake - 55 Km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska, USA, on Wednesday, 24 Feb 2021 3:17 am (GMT -9) -
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Minor magnitude 2.0 earthquake at 35 km depth
24 Feb 12:22 UTC: First to report: USGS after 5 minutes.
Date & time: 24 Feb 2021 12:17:22 UTC -
Local time at epicenter: Wednesday, 24 Feb 2021 3:17 am (GMT -9)
Magnitude: 2
Depth: 35.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 57.1159°N / 155.0321°W
(Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Unnamed 57.87°N/155.42°W (87 km / 54 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
55 km (34 mi) WNW of Akhiok (pop: 72) --> See nearby quakes!
61 km (38 mi) SW of Karluk (pop: 37) --> See nearby quakes!
79 km (49 mi) SW of Larsen Bay (pop: 88) --> See nearby quakes!
105 km (65 mi) W of Old Harbor (pop: 221) --> See nearby quakes!
153 km (95 mi) WSW of Port Lions (pop: 197) --> See nearby quakes!
155 km (96 mi) WSW of Womens Bay (pop: 719) --> See nearby quakes!
163 km (101 mi) WSW of Kodiak Station (pop: 1,300) --> See nearby quakes!
174 km (108 mi) WSW of Kodiak (pop: 6,250) --> See nearby quakes!
185 km (115 mi) SE of Egegik (pop: 106) --> See nearby quakes!
200 km (124 mi) SSE of King Salmon (pop: 374) --> See nearby quakes!
98 km (61 mi) WSW of Kodiak Island (pop: 13,600) --> See nearby quakes!
Weather at epicenter at time of quake:
Moderate Rain
2.2°C (36 F), humidity: 96%, wind: 7 m/s (14 kts) from E
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)Moderate Rain
2.2°C (36 F), humidity: 96%, wind: 7 m/s (14 kts) from EEstimated released energy: 6.3 x 107 joules (17.5 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| 2.0 | 35 km | 55 Km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska, USA | USGS |
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