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M 5.0 earthquake — 258 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska

December 16, 2025 · USGS event us6000rvd3

Magnitude
5 (mww)
Depth
9.697 km
Location
258 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska
Coordinates
56.379, -148.674

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Other earthquakes in Alaska around this time

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey, Earthquake Hazards Program (ANSS Comprehensive Catalog). Magnitudes and locations for older events are revised as methods improve. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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