Magnitude 0.6 Earthquake Struck 4 km S of Salcha, Alaska on November 30, 2024 13:30:35

Last Updated: 2024-11-30 13:32:47

On November 30, 2024 13:30:35 an earthquake with magnitude of 0.6 on the richter scale hit 4 km S of Salcha, Alaska. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 4.7 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude -146.922Β° and latitude 64.481Β°. According to documented reports people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.

Magnitude & Depth

The earthquake that appeared on November 30, 2024 13:30:35 had a magnitude of 0.6 on the richter scale.

Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.

Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?

Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The nearest significant population center is Salcha in Alaska, United States, located 4 kilometers or 3 miles ↑ N of the earthquake's epicenter.

In total, we found 2 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.

Distance Direction City State Country
4 km (3 mi) ↑ N Salcha Alaska πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
21 km (13 mi) β†– NW Eielson Air Force Base Alaska πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

Nearby Power Plants

We found a total 1 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being Eielson AFB Central Heat & Power Plant Coal power plant, located 22 kilometers (13 miles) β†– NW from the epicenter.

Distance Direction Power Plant Type Capacity
22 km (13 mi) β†– NW Eielson AFB Central Heat & Power Plant Coal 31.0 MW

Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes

We found 1 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 0.6 earthquake that struck 4 km S of Salcha, Alaska on November 30, 2024 13:30:35. These types were Coal power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.

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Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

Magnitude 0.6 Earthquake Struck 4 km S of Salcha, Alaska on November 30, 2024 13:30:35
Date and Time
2024-11-30 13:30:35 (UTC)
Magnitude
0.6 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
4.7 km
Reports
0 people has reported that they felt this earthquake
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