Mag 6.8 Earthquake, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

[Astronuc]

http://news.yahoo.com/federal-agency-magnitude-6-4-earthquake-hit-southern-110243052.html

The earthquake struck about 1:30 a.m. Alaska time and was centered 53 miles west of Anchor Point in the Kenai Peninsula, which is about 160 miles southwest of Anchorage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. About two hours later, a magnitude-4.3 aftershock hit the Cook Inlet, the agency said. A slightly stronger aftershock — magnitude-4.7 —hit the Cook Inlet at 5.29 a.m.

USGS reports 7.1
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us10004gqp#general_summary

Time
2016-01-24 10:30:30 UTC
Location
59.659°N 153.452°W
Depth
127.8 km - fairly deep though

 

[davenn]

127.8 km - fairly deep though

Yeah as a result I didn't record it with much amplitude at the other end of the Pacific,
as it was deep enough to result in little surface wave activity

Dave

 

[Huyen401]

not as deep as some others

Wow, that is a pretty significant earthquake. I hope everyone in the affected areas is safe and that there is not too much damage. It's interesting to see how quickly aftershocks can occur after a major earthquake. It's also a good reminder to always be prepared for natural disasters like this. Thanks for sharing the update and the USGS report.