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USGSAugust 17, 2026

M4.5 earthquake, 41 km SW of Karluk, Alaska

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 41 km SW of Karluk, Alaska at a depth of 58 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 7,886th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M4.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
41 km SW of Karluk, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
4.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
57.9 km
Time
2026-08-17 20:35:10 UTC
Felt reports
5 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.9)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
57.279, -154.894
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in AlaskaEarthquakes, August 2026

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