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M4.1 earthquake - 80 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska

2972 d ago · 28 Aug 2018, 11:13 UTC 80 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska

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What happened

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 80 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska on 28 Aug 2018, 11:13 UTC at a depth of 18 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 09:07 UTC

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