Kenai Peninsula, AK – A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck approximately 12 kilometers east-northeast of Ninilchik, Alaska, on Sunday evening, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
The quake occurred at 10:09 p.m. UTC (1:09 p.m. local time) at a depth of 45.2 kilometers, near the Cook Inlet coastline, roughly midway between Anchor Point and Clam Gulch.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), at least three citizen “Did You Feel It?” reports were submitted, indicating light shaking across the Kenai Peninsula region. No damage or injuries have been reported as of Sunday night.
Local residents from Ninilchik, Anchor Point, and Homer noted mild vibrations lasting only a few seconds. Seismic experts say events of this magnitude are common along Alaska’s tectonic boundary zones, where the Pacific Plate subducts beneath the North American Plate.
While minor, the quake serves as a reminder of Alaska’s ongoing seismic activity—the state experiences more earthquakes annually than any other U.S. state.
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