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M 4.8 earthquake — 68 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska

February 1, 1979 · USGS event usp0000yp6

Magnitude
4.8 (mb)
Depth
109 km
Location
68 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska
Coordinates
60.237, -152.839

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Other earthquakes in Alaska around this time

M 4.7 · 139 km ESE of Akutan, AlaskaJanuary 31, 1979M 6.0 · 75 km ESE of King Cove, AlaskaJanuary 27, 1979M 5.5 · 66 km E of Port Alsworth, AlaskaJanuary 25, 1979M 4.8 · 49 km WNW of Happy Valley, AlaskaFebruary 9, 1979M 5.1 · 116 km SE of Chignik, AlaskaFebruary 12, 1979M 6.7 · 121 km SE of Chignik, AlaskaFebruary 13, 1979

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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