Beluga, Alaska – A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck early Wednesday northwest of Beluga, Alaska, prompting regional monitoring but no tsunami warning.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center and the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 6:24 a.m. AKST Wednesday, with an epicenter approximately 45 kilometers (28 miles) north-northwest of Beluga. The quake originated at a depth of about 100.5 kilometers (62 miles), classifying it as a deep earthquake.
The National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer issued a tsunami information statement shortly after the event, confirming there is no tsunami danger associated with the earthquake.
Preliminary data places the quake roughly 55 miles northwest of Anchorage and 75 miles southwest of Talkeetna. Because of its depth, shaking at the surface was limited, though light shaking may have been felt in nearby communities.
No injuries, damage, or infrastructure impacts were immediately reported. As of Wednesday morning, no felt reports had been submitted to the USGS “Did You Feel It?” system.
Deep earthquakes are common in Alaska due to the ongoing subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate. While such events are typically less damaging, they are closely monitored due to Alaska’s high seismic activity.
The Alaska Earthquake Center noted that earthquake details may be updated as additional seismic data becomes available.
The event occurred during morning commute hours and may have been noticed by early-morning workers or residents in southcentral Alaska, particularly in quiet indoor settings.
Residents are encouraged to report any shaking through official USGS channels to assist scientists in refining impact assessments.
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