M 4.4 - 82 km W of Nikolski, Alaska
April 30, 2000 at 02:07:42 UTC
Depth: 33.00 km (Shallow)
Key Takeaway
This light earthquake (M4.4) occurred 25 years ago near 82 km W of Nikolski, Alaska, at a depth of 33.00 km (shallow).
Light
PAGER Alert
Tsunami
Felt Reports
Event Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
| Depth | 33.00 km (Shallow) |
| Location | 52.8820N, 170.0890W |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 298 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the magnitude of this earthquake?
This earthquake had a magnitude of 4.4, classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 33.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface because the energy has less distance to travel before reaching buildings and infrastructure.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur?
This earthquake occurred near 82 km W of Nikolski, Alaska, at coordinates 52.8820N, 170.0890W. The location is determined by analyzing seismic wave arrival times at multiple monitoring stations.
Were there aftershocks associated with this event?
Aftershock data for this specific event can be explored by viewing nearby recent earthquakes listed below on this page. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area following a larger event, and they can continue for days, weeks, or even months depending on the original earthquake's magnitude.
What does the magnitude of this earthquake mean in practical terms?
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake is classified as "Light" — these are commonly felt by people indoors but rarely cause any significant damage.
Nearby Recent Earthquakes
125 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
112 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
25 years ago · 20.00 km deep
171 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
165 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
169 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
164 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
152 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
151 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
152 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
121 km E of Atka, Alaska
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
More Earthquakes in US
228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
19 hours ago · 9.34 km deep
229 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
22 hours ago · 0.80 km deep
33 km S of Funny River, Alaska
1 day ago · 51.50 km deep
228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
1 day ago · 10.00 km deep
239 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
1 day ago · 5.71 km deep
96 km S of Nikolski, Alaska
1 day ago · 17.00 km deep
231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
2 days ago · 10.00 km deep
231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
2 days ago · 10.00 km deep
More M4.0-5.0 Earthquakes
16 km SSE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
7 hours ago · 79.51 km deep
2 km SSE of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala
8 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
148 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
9 hours ago · 35.00 km deep
17 km ESE of Manay, Philippines
10 hours ago · 80.55 km deep
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
12 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
61 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
13 hours ago · 101.97 km deep
74 km W of Bandar Abbas, Iran
13 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
50 km NNW of Hirara, Japan
17 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
Data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (ComCat). QuakeScan is not affiliated with the USGS. Event details may be updated as new data becomes available.