2014 Aleutian Islands earthquake

2014 Aleutian Islands earthquake
2014 Aleutian Islands earthquake is located in Alaska
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2014 Aleutian Islands earthquake
UTC time2014-06-23 20:53:09
ISC event604760173
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date23 June 2014 (2014-06-23)
Local time11:53 (HDT) (UTC-9)
Magnitude7.9 Mw[1]
Depth107.5 kilometers (66.8 mi)
Epicenter51°50′56″N 178°44′06″E / 51.849°N 178.735°E / 51.849; 178.735
TypeOblique-slip
Areas affectedAlaska, United States
Max. intensityMMI VIII (Severe)[1]
Tsunami17 cm (0.56 ft)
Aftershocks6.0 Mw June 23 at 21:11 UTC[2]

The 2014 Aleutian Islands earthquake occurred on 23 June at 11:53 HDT (UTC-9) with a moment magnitude of 7.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The shock occurred in the Aleutian Islands – part of the US state of Alaska – 19 miles (31 km) southeast of Little Sitkin Island.

  1. ^ a b "M7.9 – 19 km SE of Little Sitkin Island, Alaska". United States Geological Survey.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference USGS2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).