Wednesday 15 May 2024, 13:16: earthquake at Central Alaska

Earthquakes with magnitude 4.3 felt at 13:16 on 15 May 2024.
Place: Central Alaska.

On Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 13:16 an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 and depth 3.5 km was recorded in Central Alaska. Further info on the EMSC webpage by clicking here.
Based on the depth of the hypocenter, earthquakes are classified into superficial (hypocenter between 0 e 70 and deep), intermediate (Hypocenter between 70 and 300 km deep) and deep (hypocenter between 300 and 720 km deep). The earthquake that occurred at 13:16 on 15 May 2024 with epicenter Central Alaska, having a depth of 3.5 km is therefore classified as superficial.
Being of magnitude 4.3, therefore between 4 and 5, this earthquake is classified as "light". This type of earthquake generates noticeable oscillations for interior items, but structural damage to buildings is rare.

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Epicenter map of the earthquake that occurred on 15 May 2024, at 13:16, Magnitude = 4.3.