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M5.2 earthquake - 52 km WNW of Adak, Alaska

Name: M5.2 earthquake - 52 km WNW of Adak, Alaska
Start: 2020-07-15T08:59:54.75+00:00
Location: 52 km WNW of Adak, Alaska

2284 d ago · 15 Jul 2020, 08:59 UTC 52 km WNW of Adak, 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 5.2 earthquake struck 52 km WNW of Adak, Alaska on 15 Jul 2020, 08:59 UTC at a depth of 12 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.

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First reported by USGS
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