Moderate Earthquake ● Closed
M5.0 Earthquake — 76 km ESE of Atka, Alaska
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake 76 km ESE of Atka, Alaska at a depth of 16.7 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16.7 km |
| Coordinates | 51.8290, -173.2500 |
| Region | 76 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| Felt Reports | 1 |
| Tsunami Flag | 0 |
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View original reportAlso reported by: EMSC
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What USGS has published since this earthquake
Reports of the shaking
USGS received 1 "Did You Feel It?" report; the strongest shaking reported was intensity III (weak).
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General safety information
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