Ninilchik, Alaska – A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded northwest of Ninilchik early Monday, drawing monitoring attention across the Kenai Peninsula.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the quake occurred at 5:31 a.m. AKST Monday and was centered approximately 32 kilometers (20 miles) northwest of Ninilchik. The earthquake was measured at a depth of 93.9 kilometers, classifying it as a moderate-depth seismic event.
Because of its depth, shaking at the surface is typically reduced compared with shallow earthquakes, and no immediate reports of damage or injuries were issued as of Sunday morning. The event was automatically reviewed and cataloged by seismic monitoring systems.
The Alaska Earthquake Center’s “Did You Feel It?” reporting tool showed no confirmed public responses at the time of publication, suggesting the quake may have gone unnoticed in nearby communities. Residents in Ninilchik, Anchor Point, and surrounding Kenai Peninsula areas were not advised to take any specific action.
Seismologists note that south-central Alaska is one of the most seismically active regions in the United States, driven by the ongoing subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate. Small-to-moderate earthquakes at depth are common and often do not result in surface impacts.
While earthquakes of this magnitude are unlikely to cause structural damage, officials encourage residents to remain familiar with earthquake safety guidance, particularly in coastal and rural areas.
For students, young workers, and commuters in the Kenai Peninsula region, deep earthquakes like this one rarely disrupt daily travel or infrastructure.
Monitoring of the area is ongoing, and any revisions to the quake’s magnitude or location will be issued by the Alaska Earthquake Center if needed.
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