M4.8 earthquake - 55 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
3356 d ago · 9 Aug 2017, 13:49 UTC 55 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
What happened
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 55 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on 9 Aug 2017, 13:49 UTC at a depth of 24 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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