Ninilchik, AK – A minor earthquake was recorded northwest of Ninilchik, Alaska, on Friday evening, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. The magnitude 3.2 quake struck approximately 37 kilometers northwest of the coastal town.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 8:40 p.m. UTC (11:40 a.m. Alaska Standard Time) at a depth of about 93.6 kilometers. No damage or injuries have been reported at this time, and early monitoring suggests the quake was too deep to cause significant surface shaking.
The Alaska Earthquake Center confirmed that the tremor was part of a broader pattern of seismic activity along the Kenai Peninsula region, an area frequently monitored for tectonic shifts. No tsunami warnings or aftershock advisories have been issued following the event.
Residents in the area can submit “Did You Feel It?” reports through the USGS website to help scientists better understand how the quake’s energy was distributed.
Alaska, located along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” experiences thousands of small earthquakes each year, though only a fraction are felt by residents.
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