Earthquake 9 km W of Point Possession, Alaska (1.7 ml) (2024-12-18 06:09:01 UTC)

1734502141

60.9319, -150.8592

17.60 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 9 km W of Point Possession, Alaska, at 2024-12-18 06:09:01 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 9 km W of Point Possession, Alaska

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 9 km W of Point Possession, Alaska (1.7 ml) (2024-12-18 06:09:01 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ak024g7wc1iv

Nearest Places

Birch Hill / 5.66 km
Otter Creek / 6.96 km
Seven Egg Creek / 8.33 km
Bill Besser Lake / 8.39 km
Point Possession / 9.26 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

4.1

NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1734979909
Depth: 277.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.8

2 km NNE of Goodsprings, Nevada
Time: 1734979664
Depth: 15.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.2

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1734979159
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

SPAIN
Time: 1734979119
Depth: 8.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.0

EASTERN TURKEY
Time: 1734978282
Depth: 10.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

1.8

18 km WSW of Anchorage, Alaska
Time: 1734965272
Depth: 43.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

53 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska
Time: 1734964096
Depth: 80.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

9 km E of Eagle River, Alaska
Time: 1734957412
Depth: 64.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

17 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska
Time: 1734944910
Depth: 68.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.7

21 km S of Tyonek, Alaska
Time: 1734913895
Depth: 67.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)