2007 Andreanof Islands earthquake

2007 Andreanof Islands earthquake
Date 19 December 2007 (2007-12-19)
Origin time 09:30:27 UTC [1]
Magnitude 7.2 Mw [1]
Depth 34 km (21 mi) [1]
Epicenter 51°20′N 179°28′W / 51.34°N 179.47°W / 51.34; -179.47Coordinates: 51°20′N 179°28′W / 51.34°N 179.47°W / 51.34; -179.47 [1]
Type Reverse [2]
Areas affected Aleutian Islands
United States
Tsunami No
Aftershocks 6.3 Mw Dec 21 at 09:24 UTC [2]
Casualties None

The 2007 Andreanof Islands earthquake occurred with a moment magnitude of 7.2 on December 19 at 09:30:27 UTC. It was centered west of Adak in the Andreanof Islands group of the Aleutian Islands in the U.S. state of Alaska. A tsunami warning was issued, but there were no reports of an actual tsunami or damage from the event.

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