5.3
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M5.3 earthquake - 88 km WSW of Atka, Alaska
3428 d ago · 28 May 2017, 07:06 UTC 88 km WSW of Atka, 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 5.3 earthquake struck 88 km WSW of Atka, Alaska on 28 May 2017, 07:06 UTC at a depth of 34 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
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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