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M4.6 earthquake - 112 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

Name: M4.6 earthquake - 112 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Start: 2020-10-20T02:47:45.42+00:00
Location: 112 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

2188 d ago · 20 Oct 2020, 02:47 UTC 112 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 112 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on 20 Oct 2020, 02:47 UTC at a depth of 24 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.

Timeline

First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 09:59 UTC

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