M5.8 earthquake - 61 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska
2699 d ago · 27 May 2019, 09:52 UTC 61 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska
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What happened
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 61 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska on 27 May 2019, 09:52 UTC at a depth of 64 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 Anchorage, about 297 km away in Alaska, United States.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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