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M7.0 earthquake - 52 km NE of Chenega, Alaska

Name: M7.0 earthquake - 52 km NE of Chenega, Alaska
Start: 1928-06-21T16:27:18.51+00:00
Location: 52 km NE of Chenega, Alaska

35911 d ago · 21 Jun 1928, 16:27 UTC 52 km NE of Chenega, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck 52 km NE of Chenega, Alaska on 21 Jun 1928, 16:27 UTC at a depth of 15 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Eagle River, about 163 km away in Alaska, United States.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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