Alaska earthquakes

M3.2 earthquake 5 km WSW of Susitna, Alaska

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 5 km WSW of Susitna, Alaska on Fri, Oct 23, 1981, 7:50 PM GMT-9 (04:50 UTC), 33 km (21 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
3.2 (ml), minor
Local time
UTC
1981-10-24 04:50:13 UTC
Depth
33.0 km (20.5 mi), shallow
Epicenter
61.527° N, 150.613° 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 usp0001gn7. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 10:43 AM UTC.