Recent Earthquakes in the Northeastern U.S.
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
Version #a: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event.
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
A micro earthquake occurred at 2:56:14 AM (EDT) on Friday, July 24, 2009
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The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 32 km (20 miles) SE of Rumford,ME.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).
| Magnitude | 1.4 - (unknown type) |
|---|---|
| Time | Friday, July 24, 2009 at 2:56:14 AM (EDT)
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 6:56:14 (UTC) |
| Distance from | Rumford,ME - 32 km (20 miles) SE (141 degrees) Berlin,NH - 45 km (28 miles) E (79 degrees) Mt Washingtn,NH - 69 km (43 miles) NE (51 degrees) |
| Coordinates | 44 deg. 39.2 min. N (44.653N), 70 deg. 37.4 min. W ( 70.624W) |
| Depth | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Quality | Poor |
| Location Quality Parameters | Nst= 9, Nph= 17, Dmin=77.2 km, Rmss=0.49 sec, Erho=1.8 km, Erzz=3.7 km, Gp=136.8 degrees |
| Event ID# | ne00001119 |
| Additional Information | map |