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M4.8 earthquake - 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

Name: M4.8 earthquake - 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Start: 2020-10-20T08:37:13.697+00:00
Location: 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

2188 d ago · 20 Oct 2020, 08:37 UTC 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

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What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on 20 Oct 2020, 08:37 UTC at a depth of 28 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, 09:59 UTC

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