M4.7 earthquake - 93 km W of Elfin Cove, Alaska
1995 d ago · 1 May 2021, 15:23 UTC 93 km W of Elfin Cove, Alaska
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 93 km W of Elfin Cove, Alaska on 1 May 2021, 15:23 UTC at a depth of 9 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 Juneau, about 206 km away in Alaska, United States.
Timeline
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17 Oct 2026, 10:11 UTC
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