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Shaking Things Up: Discover Skwentna’s Magnitude 1.6 Earthquake!

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Date and Location of‍ Recent Earthquake

On July 22, 2024, ‍at 19:50:19 AKDT (03:50:19 UTC on July 23, 2024), ​an‍ earthquake occurred at‍ coordinates⁣ 62.3892°N and 151.9866°W. The seismic activity took place at a depth of 86.9 ‌miles (140 km). It is important to note that this event has not yet been reviewed⁤ by a seismologist.

Distance from Various Locations

The earthquake was situated 57 miles (92 ‌km) North of Hayes Volcano, 60 miles (97 km) West of ‌Talkeetna, 76 miles (123 km) North of ‌Mt. Spurr, 77 miles⁤ (124 km) Northwest of Willow, 80 miles (129 km) Southeast of Telida, 85 miles‍ (137 km) Southwest of Kantishna, 87 miles ‍(141 km) Southeast of Nikolai, 95 miles (154​ km) North of Tyonek, 97 miles (157 km) ‍Northwest of Hatcher Pass, 100 miles (162 km) Northwest of​ Wasilla, 103 miles‍ (167 km) South of Lake ⁢Minchumina, 106 miles (171⁤ km) Northwest of Anchorage, and 214 miles ⁢(346 km) Southwest of Fairbanks.

Details of the‌ Earthquake

The magnitude of the earthquake was classified as Ml2, and the event type was categorized as an⁣ earthquake. It is crucial to monitor seismic activity ‍continuously and stay informed about potential risks and safety measures to be taken in case of such events.

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Publish date : 2024-07-23 04:45:27

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