Alaska earthquakes

M5.5 earthquake 54 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 54 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska on Thu, Jun 12, 1958, 11:34 AM GMT-10 (21:34 UTC), 200 km (124 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
5.5 (ms), moderate
Local time
UTC
1958-06-12 21:34:12 UTC
Depth
200.0 km (124.3 mi), intermediate-depth
Epicenter
53.400° N, 166.300° W
Region
Alaska
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event ushis2316. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:28 AM UTC.