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M3.3 earthquake 59 km ENE of Chenega, Alaska

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 59 km ENE of Chenega, Alaska on Fri, Aug 27, 2021, 12:33 AM AKDT (08:33 UTC), 9 km (5 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude: 3.3 (ml), minor
Local time: Fri, Aug 27, 2021, 12:33 AM AKDT
UTC: 2021-08-27 08:33:47 UTC
Depth: 8.5 km (5.3 mi), shallow
Epicenter: 60.187° N, 146.978° W
Region: Alaska
Tsunami flag: No
Status: Reviewed by a seismologist

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Stations used: 141

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Within 100 km, magnitude 1.5 and up: 53 in the 60 days after this one and 21 in the 30 days before it.

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event ak021azeel5f (also filed as us7000f4k1). Read Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 2:43 PM UTC.