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M5.4 earthquake - 252 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska

3125 d ago · 27 Mar 2018, 22:41 UTC 252 km ESE of Chiniak, 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 5.4 earthquake struck 252 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska on 27 Mar 2018, 22:41 UTC at a depth of 6 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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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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