Sand Point, Alaska – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck just after midnight Saturday about 130 kilometers south-southeast of Sand Point, rattling parts of the Aleutian region but causing no immediate damage reports.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was recorded at 06:25 UTC (10:25 p.m. Friday local time) with a depth of 35 kilometers beneath the seafloor. The quake occurred offshore in a seismically active zone, where tectonic movement is common along the Alaska-Aleutian subduction zone.
No tsunami warning was issued, and the USGS has not received any felt reports as of early Saturday morning. The estimated intensity levels remain low, according to the agency’s ShakeMap, with shaking unlikely to have been felt significantly inland.
Sand Point, part of the Shumagin Islands, lies in a region frequently impacted by moderate to strong quakes. Residents in King Cove and False Pass are encouraged to remain alert in case of aftershocks, which are common following events of this magnitude.
Seismologists will continue to monitor for additional activity. While no emergency actions are currently advised, local emergency management agencies recommend checking emergency kits and reviewing earthquake safety protocols.
