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M4.1 earthquake - 41 km N of Valdez, Alaska

Name: M4.1 earthquake - 41 km N of Valdez, Alaska
Start: 2020-09-13T15:10:09.716+00:00
Location: 41 km N of Valdez, Alaska

2225 d ago · 13 Sept 2020, 15:10 UTC 41 km N of Valdez, 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 4.1 earthquake struck 41 km N of Valdez, Alaska on 13 Sept 2020, 15:10 UTC at a depth of 31 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 171 km away in Alaska, United States.

Timeline

First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 09:57 UTC

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