4.4
EarthquakeStrongPAGER: green
M4.4 earthquake - 77 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska
2987 d ago · 13 Aug 2018, 11:05 UTC 77 km SSW 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 4.4 earthquake struck 77 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska on 13 Aug 2018, 11:05 UTC at a depth of 16 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, 09:05 UTC
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