5.3
EarthquakeStrong
M5.3 earthquake near Juneau, Alaska
1084 d ago · 28 Oct 2023, 03:44 UTC 55 km SSW of Covenant Life, 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 5.3 earthquake struck 55 km SSW of Covenant Life, Alaska on 28 Oct 2023, 03:44 UTC at a depth of 6 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.
The nearest town in our records is Juneau, about 146 km away in Alaska, United States.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
Community