Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M3.6 Earthquake — 42 km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska

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Magnitude 3.6 earthquake 42 km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska at a depth of 87.0 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM3.6
Depth87.0 km
Coordinates59.6750, -152.5580
Region42 km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska
Tsunami Flag0

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What has changed

  • Magnitude revised from M3.5 to M3.6 — Sep 28, 16:48 UTC by US Geological Survey
  • Magnitude revised from M3.2 to M3.5 — Sep 28, 16:47 UTC by US Geological Survey

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