Akhiok, Alaska – A shallow magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck just southwest of Akhiok within minutes Monday, registering at a depth of only 0.1 kilometers and raising brief concern for localized shaking near Kodiak Island.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the quake hit at 7:15 a.m. local time, about 55 kilometers west-southwest of Akhiok. The extremely shallow depth increased the likelihood that residents in nearby coastal communities may have felt light shaking, though no damage or injuries have been reported.
The event occurred in a seismically active region along the Alaska-Aleutian subduction zone, where small to moderate earthquakes are common. Communities across Kodiak Island, including Larsen Bay and Old Harbor, remain under routine monitoring, but no tsunami threat was issued.
Local officials have not reported disruptions to roads, ports, or utilities. Residents are encouraged to remain alert for aftershocks, though none significant have been recorded in the immediate aftermath.
Seismic monitoring will continue through the day, and additional updates may follow if activity increases.
