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EarthquakeStrongPAGER: green
M4.0 earthquake - 88 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska
2963 d ago · 6 Sept 2018, 04:05 UTC 88 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska
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What happened
A magnitude 4 earthquake struck 88 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska on 6 Sept 2018, 04:05 UTC at a depth of 17 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, 09:07 UTC
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