Geophysical Events
Geophysical Event

M 7.2 Alaska Peninsula

July 16, 2023 · 06:48 UTC
M 7.2 Alaska Peninsula
Magnitude
M 7.2
Location
2023 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake
Depth
25 km
Coordinates
54.393, -160.762
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