2002 Denali earthquake
| UTC time | 2002-11-03 22:12:41 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 6123395 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 3, 2002 |
| Local time | 13:12 |
| Magnitude | 7.9 Mw |
| Depth | 4.2 km (3 mi) |
| Epicenter | 63°31′N 147°36′W / 63.51°N 147.6°W |
| Fault | Denali Fault, Totschunda Fault |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Total damage | $20–56 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | One injured |
The 2002 Denali earthquake occurred at 22:12:41 UTC (1:12 PM Local Time) November 3 with an epicenter 66 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska, United States. This 7.9 Mw earthquake was the largest recorded in the United States in 37 years (after the 1965 Rat Islands earthquake). The shock was the strongest ever recorded in the interior of Alaska. Due to the remote location, there were no fatalities and only one injury.
Due to the shallow depth, it was felt at least as far away as Seattle and it generated seiches on bodies of water as far away as Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana. About 20 houseboats were damaged by a seiche on a lake in Washington State.