Sand Point, AK – A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sand Point, Alaska, on Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 2:34 p.m. UTC (6:34 a.m. local time), centered roughly 94 kilometers south-southeast of Sand Point in the Aleutian chain.
According to USGS data, the earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 35 kilometers beneath the surface. Preliminary intensity maps suggest light shaking (Intensity III) was felt in parts of the Alaska Peninsula region, though no significant damage or injuries have been reported at this time.
Sand Point, located in the Shumagin Islands area, sits along one of Alaska’s most seismically active zones where the Pacific Plate subducts beneath the North American Plate. The region regularly experiences moderate to strong quakes due to this tectonic boundary.
As of Friday afternoon, no tsunami warning or advisory had been issued in connection with the event. Residents are encouraged to report any shaking through the USGS “Did You Feel It?” survey to assist with intensity mapping and community impact assessment.
This is the latest in a series of moderate tremors that have occurred near the Aleutian Islands over recent weeks, underscoring the ongoing seismic activity typical of the area.
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