Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 255755 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2020-09-03 03:47:30 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2020-09-03 12:47:30 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2020-09-03 04:29:00 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.9 |
| Depth | 35 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | North-America |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Administration area | Alaska |
| Nearest settlement | Adak |
| Distance | 143 km |
| Course | WSW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Bering Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.