M4.9 earthquake - 250 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 250 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska on 16 Sept 2018, 21:30 UTC at a depth of 20 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.