M4.1 earthquake - 72 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 72 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska on 23 Dec 2023, 23:47 UTC at a depth of 4 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.