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M1.4 earthquake - 73 km NNE of Port Alsworth, Alaska

Name: M1.4 earthquake - 73 km NNE of Port Alsworth, Alaska
Start: 2026-10-16T17:20:50.342+00:00
Location: 73 km NNE of Port Alsworth, Alaska

5 h ago · 16 Oct 2026, 17:20 UTC 73 km NNE of Port Alsworth, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 1.4 earthquake struck 73 km NNE of Port Alsworth, Alaska on 16 Oct 2026, 17:20 UTC at a depth of 15 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Micro. Usually not felt, or felt only by a few people at rest. Recorded by instruments. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

Timeline

First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:30 UTC

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