A minor earthquake with magnitude 2.9 (ml/mb) was detected on Thursday, 74 km NW of Chirikof Island, Alaska (46 miles). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 49.1 km (31 miles). Exact location of event, longitude -156.4501 West, latitude 56.3039 North, depth = 49.1 km. The temblor was detected at 02:31:23 / 2:31 am (local time epicenter). Id of earthquake: ak01940333fw. Event ids that are associated: ak01940333fw. Exact time and date of earthquake 28/03/19 / 2019-03-28 12:31:23 / March 28, 2019 @ 12:31 pm UTC/GMT.
Earthquakes 2.5 to 3.5 are often felt, but only causes minor damage. In the past 24 hours, there have been 0, in the last 10 days one, in the past 30 days two and in the last 365 days thirty earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater that was reported nearby. There are an estimated 130,000 minor quakes in the world each year.
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What was your situation during the earthquake? Leave a comment or report about damage, shaking and activity at your home, city and country. Read more about the earthquake, Location, Distances, Seismometer information, Date-Time, Parameters and details about this quake, reported near: 74 km NW of Chirikof Island, Alaska. This information comes from the USGS Earthquake Notification Service.
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