Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Monday Morning

Author: KSRM News Desk |

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook the Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak Island Monday Morning, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.

 

The 5.8 quake reported by the Alaska Earthquake Center — struck at 1:52 am.

 

It was centered 61 miles south-west of Homer and struck at a depth of about 40.6 miles.

 

Initial reports from the USGS indicated the quake was felt throughout the Kenai peninsula and on Kodiak Island.

 

Nearest Communities

  • 37 miles SW of Nanwalek
  • 37 miles SW of English Bay
  • 39 miles SW of Port Graham
  • 42 miles E of Mt. Douglas
  • 46 miles SW of Seldovia
  • 48 miles E of Fourpeaked Mountain
  • 52 miles SE of Augustine Volcano
  • 61 miles SW of Homer

May 27, 2019   01:52:21 AKDT
58.8609°N 152.3514°W    Depth 40.6 miles