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M4.4 earthquake - 155 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska

Name: M4.4 earthquake - 155 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska
Start: 2017-09-05T08:23:59.124+00:00
Location: 155 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska

3329 d ago · 5 Sept 2017, 08:23 UTC 155 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska

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What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 155 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska on 5 Sept 2017, 08:23 UTC at a depth of 12 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.

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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 08:43 UTC

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