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M 4.9 earthquake — off the coast of Southeastern Alaska

May 2, 1984 · USGS event usp000242y

Magnitude
4.9 (mb)
Depth
10 km
Location
off the coast of Southeastern Alaska
Coordinates
55.590, -135.047

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Other earthquakes in Alaska around this time

M 4.8 · 72 km W of Nanwalek, AlaskaMay 4, 1984M 5.4 · 127 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaApril 28, 1984M 4.9 · 129 km ESE of Nikolski, AlaskaApril 27, 1984M 4.5 · 47 km SW of Skwentna, AlaskaApril 20, 1984M 4.7 · 59 km SSE of Bettles, AlaskaApril 19, 1984M 5.1 · 45 km WNW of Nikiski, AlaskaApril 18, 1984

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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