Earthquake 15 km WSW of Takotna, Alaska (5.3 mww) (2025-01-30 04:40:08 UTC)

1738212008

62.9214, -156.3276

8.80 KM

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 15 km WSW of Takotna, Alaska, at 2025-01-30 04:40:08 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 15 km WSW of Takotna, Alaska

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake 15 km WSW of Takotna, Alaska (5.3 mww) (2025-01-30 04:40:08 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.3

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ak0251doqqfp

Nearest Places

South Fork Yankee Creek / 6.74 km
Kuskokwim Mountains / 7.25 km
French Joe Mountain / 7.98 km
Skookum Gulch / 8.03 km
Mount Joaquin / 8.13 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.6

DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
Time: 1738281051
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.7

31 km WSW of Salamatof, Alaska
Time: 1738280834
Depth: 74.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

SOUTHERN GREECE
Time: 1738280477
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.4

9 km SSW of Doyle, California
Time: 1738279989
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.7

SOUTHERN IRAN
Time: 1738279325
Depth: 18.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.2

16 km W of Takotna, Alaska
Time: 1738223222
Depth: 3.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.2

CENTRAL ALASKA
Time: 1738223222
Depth: 3.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.5

CENTRAL ALASKA
Time: 1738220435
Depth: 8.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.5

11 km WNW of Takotna, Alaska
Time: 1738220432
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

5.6

60 km NW of Takotna, Alaska
Time: 1738212019
Depth: 41.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)