Yakutat, Alaska – A small but shallow earthquake rippled through parts of coastal Alaska on Thursday morning after a magnitude 3.0 tremor struck west-northwest of Yakutat, briefly shaking the remote region but causing no immediate reports of damage.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred about 108 kilometers west-northwest of Yakutat with a very shallow depth of roughly 0.3 kilometers. The event was recorded shortly after midday local time and was reviewed automatically by seismic analysts.
The epicenter was located in a sparsely populated stretch of the Gulf of Alaska region, an area that frequently experiences low-level seismic activity due to ongoing tectonic movement along the Pacific Plate boundary. Because of the quake’s modest strength and offshore location, shaking was expected to be light and limited in reach.
Residents in and around Yakutat may have noticed a brief jolt or vibration, particularly in quiet indoor settings. No tsunami threat was issued, and emergency managers did not report disruptions to transportation, utilities, or aviation.
State and federal agencies continue to monitor seismic trends across southern Alaska, where additional small earthquakes are common. Officials encourage residents to report any shaking through the USGS “Did You Feel It?” program as monitoring continues through the weekend.
