The Alaska Earthquake Information Center located a major
earthquake that occurred on Sunday, November 3rd at 1:12 PM AKST in the central region of Alaska. This earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 and was located at a depth of about 3 miles (5 km).  This earthquake was felt throughout the state.

Distance to nearby locations:

68 km ( 43 miles) E of Denali Park
72 km ( 45 miles) ENE of Cantwell
80 km ( 50 miles) ESE of Healy
88 km ( 55 miles) W of Pump Station #10
98 km ( 61 miles) WSW of Pump Station #9
103 km ( 64 miles) WSW of Fort Greely
106 km ( 66 miles) WSW of Delta Junction
110 km ( 69 miles) SSW of Salcha

Preliminary earthquake parameters:

Origin Time (UT): 11/03/2002 22:12:41
Latitude: 63 N 31'
Longitude: 147 W 32'
Depth: 5 km
Magnitude: ML 7.9

Click here for a location map.  Courtesy of the National Earthquake Information Center.

Click here for an aerial photo of the Denali Fault.  Photo Courtesy of the Alaska Earthquake Information Center.

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Alaska Division of Emergency Services
PO Box 5750
Fort Richardson, AK  99505-5750
(907) 428-7000    (800)-478-2337
    Fax (907) 428-7009
emer_svcs@ak-prepared.com

Send mail to  webmaster@ak-prepared.com with questions or comments about this website.
Copyright© 2001 Alaska Division of Emergency Services
Last Modified: August 28, 2003