M5.3 earthquake - 57 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska
2071 d ago · 13 Feb 2021, 13:08 UTC 57 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska
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What happened
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 57 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska on 13 Feb 2021, 13:08 UTC at a depth of 50 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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