Moderate Earthquake ● Closed

M5.6 Earthquake — 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska

Event time: Last updated: Aug 18, 2026
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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska at a depth of 10.0 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM5.6
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates62.2690, -152.3140
Region57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska
Felt Reports1133
Tsunami Flag0

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Also reported by: EMSC GDACS

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