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 2:12:02 AM (EDT) on Friday, October 16, 2009
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The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 31 km (19 miles) E (81 degrees) of Pease AFB,NH.
The hypocentral depth is 17 km (11 miles).
| Magnitude | 1.4 - (unknown type) |
|---|---|
| Time | Friday, October 16, 2009 at 2:12:02 AM (EDT)
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:12:02 (UTC) |
| Distance from | Pease AFB,NH - 31 km (19 miles) E (81 degrees) Portland,ME - 60 km (37 miles) S (190 degrees) Lawrence,MA - 71 km (44 miles) NE (51 degrees) |
| Coordinates | 43 deg. 7.3 min. N (43.122N), 70 deg. 26.6 min. W ( 70.443W) |
| Depth | 17.3 km (10.8 miles) |
| Quality | Fair |
| Location Quality Parameters | Nst= 6, Nph= 12, Dmin=105.6 km, Rmss=0.13 sec, Erho=1.1 km, Erzz=1.2 km, Gp=201.6 degrees |
| Event ID# | ne00001135 |
| Additional Information | map |