A minor earthquake with magnitude 2.9 (ml/mb) was detected on Sunday, 11 km NW of Clarks Point, Alaska (7 miles). The temblor was picked up at 11:48:15 / 11:48 am (local time epicenter). Exact time and date of earthquake 02/08/20 / 2020-08-02 11:48:15 / August 2, 2020 @ 11:48 am UTC/GMT. Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: ak0209vrdpem. Id of event: ak0209vrdpem. Exact location of earthquake, longitude -158.71 West, latitude 58.8974 North, depth = 8.9 km. The earthquake was roughly at a depth of 8.9 km (6 miles).
In the past 24 hours, there have been 0, in the last 10 days 0, in the past 30 days 0 and in the last 365 days one earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater that has struck near. Each year there are an estimated 130,000 minor earthquakes in the world. Earthquakes 2.5 to 3.5 are often felt, but only causes minor damage.
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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. This information comes from the USGS Earthquake Notification Service. Read more about the earthquake, Seismometer information, Date-Time, Location, Distances, Parameters and details about this quake, recorded: 11 km NW of Clarks Point, Alaska.
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