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Magnitude 5.4 Quake Rattles Alaska’s Aleutians, No Tsunami Warning

USGS placed the temblor south-southwest of Nikolski at a depth of about 24 miles as agencies watch for aftershocks.

Overview

  • USGS measured the earthquake at magnitude 5.4 in the Aleutian region on Thursday.
  • The epicenter was about 50 miles south-southwest of Nikolski and roughly 24 miles deep.
  • No immediate damage or injuries were reported in the sparsely populated area.
  • Officials have issued no tsunami warnings and are continuing to monitor the situation.
  • The location is roughly 800 miles from Anchorage and about 1,100 miles from Juneau.