Minor mag. 2.1 earthquake - 73km S of Atka, Alaska, on Thursday, January 08, 2015 00:09:57
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Minor magnitude 2.1 earthquake at 42 km depth
8 Jan 20:10 UTC: First to report: USGS after 8 hours.
Date & time: 8 Jan 2015 12:09:57 UTC
Local time at epicenter: Thursday, January 08, 2015 00:09:57
Magnitude: 2.1
Depth: 41.5 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 51.544°N / 174.3534°W
(Alaska, Alaska, United States)Nearest volcano: Sergief (70 km / 43 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
73 km (46 mi) S of Atka (pop: 64) --> See nearby quakes!
161 km (100 mi) ESE of Adak (pop: 332) --> See nearby quakes!
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Estimated released energy: 8.9 x 107 joules (24.8 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.1 | 42 km | 73km S of Atka, Alaska | USGS |
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