Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M2.9 Earthquake — 225 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska

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Magnitude 2.9 earthquake 225 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska at a depth of 10.0 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM2.9
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates56.1055, -149.8189
Region225 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
Tsunami Flag0

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