M4.7 earthquake - 48 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska
1406 d ago · 12 Dec 2022, 08:09 UTC 48 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska
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What happened
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 48 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska on 12 Dec 2022, 08:09 UTC at a depth of 37 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 Anchorage, about 220 km away in Alaska, United States.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:51 UTC
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