M4.0 earthquake - 247 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 4 earthquake struck 247 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska on 23 Aug 2021, 19:28 UTC at a depth of 10 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.