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M5.0 earthquake - 47 km SW of Karluk, Alaska

Name: M5.0 earthquake - 47 km SW of Karluk, Alaska
Start: 2021-12-30T13:24:36.748+00:00
Location: 47 km SW of Karluk, Alaska

1751 d ago · 30 Dec 2021, 13:24 UTC 47 km SW of Karluk, Alaska

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What happened

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck 47 km SW of Karluk, Alaska on 30 Dec 2021, 13:24 UTC at a depth of 59 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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