Alaska Hit by Powerful Earthquake

M6.9 earthquake strikes Fox Islands, Alaska

Centered at 52.443°N, 169.597°W the quake struck at a depth of about 27.1 km, reported USGS/EHP.

The event was followed by at least a dozen significant aftershocks, as of posting.

Tsunami Evaluation
NO tsunami danger from this earthquake.

EQ Details

• Magnitude: 6.9Mw
• Location: 52.443°N 169.597°W depth=27.1 km (16.8 mi)
• Time: 2015-07-27 04:49:46 (UTC)
• Distances:
  • 73km (45mi) SW of Nikolski, Alaska
  • 1,538km (956mi) WSW of Anchorage, Alaska