4.2
EarthquakeModerate
M4.2 earthquake - 261 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska
3107 d ago · 15 Apr 2018, 10:23 UTC 261 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska
What happened
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 261 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska on 15 Apr 2018, 10:23 UTC at a depth of 20 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 08:57 UTC
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