WEEK SEISMICITY REPORT FOR JUNE 17, 2024 TO JUNE 23, 2024

During the week of June 17, 2024, the Alaska Earthquake Center reported 794 earthquakes within the state. The largest earthquake was magnitude 4.8 that occurred on June 21 at 04:12:38 AKDT (June 21, 12:12:38 UTC), 58 miles S of Mt. Gareloi.

Other significant events include a magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred 32 miles SE of Kantishna on June 22, 2024 05:39:29 AKDT, a magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred 68 miles SW of Old Crow on June 22, 2024 23:59:23 AKDT, and a magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred 21 miles NE of Skwentna on June 23, 2024 07:57:37 AKDT, which was reported as felt in Talkeetna and Matanuska-Susitna region.  Also, we observed an increase in activity approximately 40 miles NE of Arctic Village from June 20, with 10 events in this area ranging from magnitude 1.0-2.5.

Additionally, we recorded high activity E of Atka with 13 events starting on June 23. 

There were 17 aftershocks of the M4.4 earthquake near Kantishna on June 8, which is decreasing activity from last week. 

There were 14 icequakes recorded in the Prince William Sound and Yakutat Bay,  and one event was reported as felt this week.

NOTABLE EVENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF MAGNITUDE


Magnitude 4.8, 58 miles S of Mt. Gareloi, June 21 04:12:39 AKDT
Magnitude 4.6, 30 miles SE of Adak, June 20 09:24:01 AKDT
Magnitude 4.4, 30 miles S of Kiska Volcano, June 19 10:42:00 AKDT
Magnitude 4.1, 69 miles S of Buldir Is, June 19 22:17:42 AKDT
Magnitude 4.0, 32 miles SE of Kantishna, June 22 05:39:29 AKDT
Magnitude 3.9, 52 miles SE of King Cove, June 22 01:49:34 AKDT
Magnitude 3.8, 44 miles SE of King Cove, June 16 23:15:57 AKDT
Magnitude 3.7, 68 miles SW of Old Crow, June 22 23:59:23 AKDT
Magnitude 3.6, 23 miles E of Atka, June 23 08:19:21 AKDT
Magnitude 3.5, 31 miles SE of Atka Pass, June 17 09:15:30 AKDT

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.