WEEK SEISMICITY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 25, 2023 TO DECEMBER 31, 2023
During the week of December 25, 2023, the Alaska Earthquake Center reported 861 earthquakes within the state. The largest earthquake was magnitude 4.7 that occurred on December 25 at 08:32:35 AKST (December 25, 17:32:35 UTC), 88 miles SE of Westdahl Peak.
Another notable event, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake that occurred 58 miles SE of Akutan on December 26, 2023 21:16:42 AKST and there were 8 events in this area for next 2 days, ranging in magnitudes between 2.3 - 4.2.
There were 18 icequakes recorded in the Prince William Sound, Icy Bay, Yakutat Bay and Mt. Wrangell.
2 events were reported as felt.
NOTABLE EVENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF MAGNITUDE
Magnitude 4.7, 88 miles SE of Westdahl Peak, December 25 08:32:35 AKST
Magnitude 4.5, 58 miles SE of Akutan, December 26 21:16:42 AKST
Magnitude 4.2, 66 miles SE of Akutan, December 26 21:16:53 AKST
Magnitude 3.8, 21 miles S of Nikolski, December 29 08:21:31 AKST
Magnitude 3.7, 32 miles S of Sand Point, December 25 14:39:41 AKST
Magnitude 3.7, 48 miles SE of Akutan, December 26 23:02:34 AKST
Magnitude 3.6, 33 miles SE of Dixon Entrance, December 28 19:53:46 AKST
Magnitude 3.6, 52 miles S of Atka Pass, December 29 12:15:36 AKST
Magnitude 3.6, 154 miles SE of Kodiak, December 30 20:22:53 AKST
Magnitude 3.6, 44 miles NW of Amukta Pass, December 28 04:47:39 AKST
This report was compiled by Ayumi Bakken
The data in this report are preliminary and subject to revision. The earthquake parameters have been determined by the AEC, with supplemental data provided by the USGS National Earthquake Information Center. The data are released on the condition that none of the cooperating agencies may be held liable for any damaged resulting from its authorized or unauthorized use.
For more information on earthquakes and seismology, contact the AEC at 907-474-7320.