M4.4 earthquake - 246 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 246 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska on 24 Jan 2018, 11:44 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.