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M2.8 Earthquake — 31 km SW of Chenega, Alaska

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Magnitude 2.8 earthquake 31 km SW of Chenega, Alaska at a depth of 26.9 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM2.8
Depth26.9 km
Coordinates59.8340, -148.3460
Region31 km SW of Chenega, Alaska
Tsunami Flag0

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What has changed

  • Magnitude revised from M2.6 to M2.8 — Oct 20, 04:52 UTC by US Geological Survey
  • Magnitude revised from M2.5 to M2.6 — Oct 20, 04:50 UTC by US Geological Survey

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