5.3
EarthquakeStrongPAGER: green
M5.3 earthquake - 81 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska
2987 d ago · 12 Aug 2018, 16:02 UTC 81 km SW of Kaktovik, 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 5.3 earthquake struck 81 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska on 12 Aug 2018, 16:02 UTC at a depth of 18 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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