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M5.4 earthquake - 142 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

755 d ago · 21 Sept 2024, 17:21 UTC 142 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.

What happened

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 142 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on 21 Sept 2024, 17:21 UTC at a depth of 45 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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