Alaska earthquakes

M4.1 earthquake 56 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 56 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska on Mon, May 20, 1985, 5:54 AM AKDT (13:54 UTC), 30 km (19 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.1 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1985-05-20 13:54:31 UTC
Depth
30.0 km (18.6 mi), shallow
Epicenter
60.644° N, 147.616° 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 usp0002f0j. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 2:37 PM UTC.