M4.5 earthquake - 123 km SW of Point Hope, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 123 km SW of Point Hope, Alaska on 30 Aug 2023, 17:58 UTC at a depth of 26 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.