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M5.6 earthquake - 181 km SE of Chignik, Alaska

Name: M5.6 earthquake - 181 km SE of Chignik, Alaska
Start: 2021-09-16T17:51:55.858+00:00
Location: 181 km SE of Chignik, Alaska

1856 d ago · 16 Sept 2021, 17:51 UTC 181 km SE of Chignik, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 181 km SE of Chignik, Alaska on 16 Sept 2021, 17:51 UTC at a depth of 37 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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