M4.0 earthquake near Eagle River, Alaska
1639 d ago · 22 Apr 2022, 11:49 UTC 4 km ESE of Big Lake, Alaska
What happened
A magnitude 4 earthquake struck 4 km ESE of Big Lake, Alaska on 22 Apr 2022, 11:49 UTC at a depth of 43 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.
The nearest town in our records is Eagle River, about 26 km away in Alaska, United States.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:37 UTC
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