Alaska earthquakes

M3.0 earthquake 13 km NNE of Tatitlek, Alaska

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 13 km NNE of Tatitlek, Alaska on Sat, Dec 22, 1984, 1:27 AM AKST (10:27 UTC), 9 km (6 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
3.0 (ml), minor
Local time
UTC
1984-12-22 10:27:38 UTC
Depth
9.1 km (5.7 mi), shallow
Epicenter
60.980° N, 146.614° 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 usp0002aap. Read Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC.