6.4
EarthquakeMajorPAGER: green
M6.4 earthquake - 89 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska
2987 d ago · 12 Aug 2018, 14:58 UTC 89 km SW of Kaktovik, 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 6.4 earthquake struck 89 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska on 12 Aug 2018, 14:58 UTC at a depth of 16 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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