McCarthy, AK – A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Monday east of McCarthy, Alaska, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
The tremor occurred at 12:33 p.m. UTC, centered about 126 kilometers east of McCarthy at a depth of 10 kilometers. The seismic activity was reviewed and confirmed by the Alaska Earthquake Center.
According to the center’s report, the earthquake was relatively minor, and no felt reports had been submitted as of Monday afternoon. Shallow earthquakes of this magnitude are generally not considered damaging, though they can occasionally be felt locally depending on proximity to the epicenter.
The Alaska Earthquake Center monitors seismic activity across the state, which is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. Alaska experiences thousands of earthquakes each year, with most too small to be noticed by residents. The center’s data shows that small earthquakes in the range of magnitude 2.5 to 3.5 occur regularly in the interior and coastal regions.
While today’s quake did not trigger any warnings or emergency alerts, experts encourage residents to remain mindful of earthquake preparedness. Authorities often remind Alaskans to keep emergency supplies, secure heavy objects in their homes, and know safe sheltering practices during seismic events.
No injuries or damages have been reported in connection with Monday’s earthquake east of McCarthy.
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