Yakutat, AK – A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck 92 kilometers north-northeast of Yakutat on Sunday, continuing a string of seismic activity that has affected Southeast Alaska throughout the weekend. The shallow quake, recorded at a depth of 5.0 km, occurred at 8:07 a.m. local time (17:07 UTC).
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the region has experienced several low-to-moderate magnitude earthquakes since Friday, creating heightened attention among residents and travelers in the Gulf of Alaska corridor. While Sunday’s M3.8 event is not considered strong, its placement within a weekend pattern of repeated activity is notable for the remote but seismically active area.
The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that no damage is expected from a quake of this magnitude and depth, and no tsunami alerts were issued. Yakutat and surrounding coastal communities frequently experience seismic movement due to the nearby Pacific–North American plate boundary, one of the most active tectonic zones in North America.
Scientists say weekend earthquake “clusters” like this are not uncommon in Southeast Alaska, though they can draw public concern when multiple events occur within a short time window. Residents from Yakutat to Juneau occasionally report feeling shaking from similar events, though as of Sunday morning, no felt reports were submitted for this quake.
More information is expected as seismic analysts continue reviewing data from this weekend’s activity.
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