Palmer, AK – A magnitude-4.9 earthquake was recorded Sunday morning north of Yakutat, with officials confirming there is no tsunami danger to Alaska communities. The quake struck at 9:04 a.m. AKST and was centered roughly 103 kilometers (55 miles) north of Yakutat and about 240 miles northwest of Juneau.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers (3 miles), making it a relatively shallow event. Preliminary USGS maps show the epicenter in a remote portion of Southeast Alaska, though light shaking may have been felt in Yakutat and surrounding areas. As of mid-morning, only a small number of “Did You Feel It?” responses had been submitted.
The National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer issued a Tsunami Information Statement shortly after the quake to reassure residents that the event posed no tsunami threat. Officials emphasized that the quake’s size and offshore location did not meet conditions necessary to generate hazardous waves.
Sunday’s earthquake is part of Alaska’s frequent seismic activity, as the state sits along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.” Aftershocks are possible, though none had been reported immediately following the event. The USGS notes that earthquake parameters may be refined as analysts review incoming seismic data.
Residents who experienced shaking are encouraged to submit a report through the USGS website to help refine intensity estimates and improve seismic monitoring.
Further updates will be issued if new information becomes available, but the Tsunami Warning Center states no additional messages are expected for this event.
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