4.9
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M4.9 earthquake - Gulf of Alaska
3188 d ago · 24 Jan 2018, 16:46 UTC Gulf of 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 4.9 earthquake struck Gulf of Alaska on 24 Jan 2018, 16:46 UTC at a depth of 10 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 08:53 UTC
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