Mag 6.2 Earthquake, 100km (62mi) NNE of Chignik Lake, Alaska

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A significant earthquake measuring 6.2 struck a remote area of Alaska, specifically 100 kilometers north-northeast of Chignik Lake, near Jaw Mountain, on April 2, 2016, at 05:50 UTC. The quake occurred at a depth of 17.9 kilometers (11.1 miles) and has been associated with a swarm of seismic activity in the region. Following the main quake, numerous aftershocks, primarily in the magnitude 4 range, have been recorded nearby. The Pavlof Volcano, located approximately 190 miles from the epicenter, is also noted in the context of this seismic event.
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Earthquake strikes remote region of Alaska
http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/02/americas/alaska-earthquake/index.html

M6.2 - 100km NNE of Chignik Lake, Alaska (Near Jaw Mountain)
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ak13226799#general_region

A swarm is also associated with this event.

2016-04-02 05:50:00 (UTC)
Location: Lat 57.026 °N, Long 157.897 °W
Depth: 17.9 km (11.1 mi)

Pavlof Volcano (about 190 miles from Jaw Mountain)
Lat 55.4173° N, Long 161.8937° W
 
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There's been numerous aftershocks, mostly in the Mag 4.# range, in the vicinity of the Mag 6.2
 
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