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M4.3 earthquake - 45 km N of Valdez, Alaska

Name: M4.3 earthquake - 45 km N of Valdez, Alaska
Start: 2018-10-16T11:22:12.808+00:00
Location: 45 km N of Valdez, Alaska

2923 d ago · 16 Oct 2018, 11:22 UTC 45 km N of Valdez, Alaska

A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.

What happened

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 45 km N of Valdez, Alaska on 16 Oct 2018, 11:22 UTC at a depth of 30 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.

The nearest town in our records is Eagle River, about 171 km away in Alaska, United States.

Timeline

First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 09:09 UTC

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