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M4.2 earthquake - 33 km SW of Alatna, Alaska

Name: M4.2 earthquake - 33 km SW of Alatna, Alaska
Start: 2016-01-17T14:52:29.692+00:00
Location: 33 km SW of Alatna, Alaska

3926 d ago · 17 Jan 2016, 14:52 UTC 33 km SW of Alatna, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 33 km SW of Alatna, Alaska on 17 Jan 2016, 14:52 UTC at a depth of 11 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.

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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 08:03 UTC

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