Light earthquake shakes area Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
The US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 4 earthquake Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands in Alaska at Saturday, October 17 at 1:52 AM AKDT.
Key points
- Magnitude 4, Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
- Depth about 87 km
The US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 4 earthquake Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands in Alaska at Saturday, October 17 at 1:52 AM AKDT.
This was a light earthquake. Quakes of this size are often felt nearby, rattling windows and shelves, but rarely cause damage.
The details
- Magnitude: 4
- Time: Saturday, October 17 at 1:52 AM AKDT
- Location: Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
- Depth: about 87 km (54 miles)
If you felt shaking: drop, cover and hold on during any aftershocks, and check for gas leaks and damage before going back inside.
Magnitude and location can be revised as more data comes in. Information from the US Geological Survey. Generated automatically.
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