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M5.0 earthquake - 111 km S of Akhiok, Alaska

Name: M5.0 earthquake - 111 km S of Akhiok, Alaska
Start: 2024-12-22T11:44:57.369+00:00
Location: 111 km S of Akhiok, Alaska

663 d ago · 22 Dec 2024, 11:44 UTC 111 km S of Akhiok, Alaska

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What happened

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck 111 km S of Akhiok, Alaska on 22 Dec 2024, 11:44 UTC at a depth of 27 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
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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