Minor mag. 2.3 earthquake - 67km ESE of Adak, Alaska, on Friday, March 07, 2014 03:46:27
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Minor magnitude 2.3 earthquake at 50 km depth
7 Mar 19:40 UTC: First to report: USGS after 6 hours.
Date & time: 7 Mar 2014 13:46:27 UTC
Local time at epicenter: Friday, March 07, 2014 03:46:27
Magnitude: 2.3
Depth: 50.1 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 51.7504°N / 175.708°W

Nearest volcano: Great Sitkin (46 km / 29 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
65 km (40 mi) E of Adak (pop: 332) --> See nearby quakes!
115 km (71 mi) WSW of Atka (pop: 64) --> 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 | 50 km | ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS. | EMSC |
M 2.3 | 50 km | 67km ESE of Adak, Alaska | USGS |
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