Magnitude 22 Earthquake 25 Miles Nw Of Ouzinkie Alaska

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Magnitude 2.2 - 25 miles NW of Ouzinkie
Magnitude 2.2 - 25 miles NW of Ouzinkie from

Magnitude 2.2 Earthquake 25 Miles NW of Ouzinkie, Alaska

Overview

At 7:48 AM AKDT on August 8, 2023, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred 25 miles northwest of Ouzinkie, Alaska. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 25.3 miles.

Felt Reports

There are no reports of the earthquake being felt.

Potential Hazards

There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

Response

The Alaska Earthquake Center is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as necessary.

Additional Information

- The earthquake occurred on the Aleutian Islands seismic zone. - The Aleutian Islands seismic zone is a seismically active region that extends from the Alaska Peninsula to the Commander Islands in Russia. - Earthquakes in the Aleutian Islands seismic zone are common, and most are small.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey
  2. Alaska Volcano Observatory