5.2
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M5.2 earthquake - 250 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska
2401 d ago · 20 Mar 2020, 07:53 UTC 250 km ESE of Chiniak, 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 5.2 earthquake struck 250 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska on 20 Mar 2020, 07:53 UTC at a depth of 10 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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