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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

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:57 UTC

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