Data last collected:
10 Jun 1996, 16:24
46 km SSW of Adak, Alaska
A magnitude 7.3 mwc earthquake at 26.3 km depth.
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Where is 46 km SSW of Adak, Alaska?
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51.478000, -176.847000
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Depth in another unit
The recorded event depth of 26.3 km is approximately 16.34 miles below the source reference surface. Depth alone does not describe damage or local hazard.
Interpreting the recorded coordinates
The published position for 46 km SSW of Adak, Alaska is 51.478° north and 176.847° west. This expresses the source coordinates in hemispheres; it does not establish an entrance, public access or a safe route.