4.5
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M4.5 earthquake - 77 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska
3288 d ago · 16 Oct 2017, 13:54 UTC 77 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska
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What happened
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 77 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska on 16 Oct 2017, 13:54 UTC at a depth of 14 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, 08:47 UTC
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No other events recorded within about 300 km in the last 30 days.