Alaska earthquakes

M4.8 earthquake 37 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 37 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska on Tue, Jan 12, 1982, 5:22 AM GMT-10 (15:22 UTC), 68 km (42 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.8 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1982-01-12 15:22:55 UTC
Depth
67.5 km (41.9 mi), shallow
Epicenter
59.070° N, 152.257° 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 usp0001j0a. Read Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 10:25 AM UTC.