M4.2 earthquake - 247 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 247 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska on 27 Jan 2018, 03:20 UTC at a depth of 20 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.