Anchor Point, Alaska – A small earthquake rippled through parts of Southcentral Alaska on Monday after a magnitude 3.0 tremor struck west of Anchor Point, beneath the Cook Inlet region. The quake was deep enough that most residents likely felt little to no shaking, and no damage or injuries were immediately reported.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the earthquake was detected about 37 kilometers west of Anchor Point at a depth of roughly 84 kilometers. The event was automatically reviewed and occurred within a seismically active zone that regularly produces low-level earthquakes tied to tectonic movement along the Pacific Plate boundary.
Communities across the Kenai Peninsula, including Homer and nearby coastal areas, may have noticed a brief, weak vibration, though reports of shaking were limited as of Monday evening. Deep earthquakes of this nature typically reduce surface impacts, even when felt over a broader area.
Emergency officials did not issue advisories, and infrastructure such as roads, ports, and utilities remained unaffected. Residents are still encouraged to review earthquake safety plans and ensure emergency kits are ready, especially in winter conditions when response times can be slower.
Seismic activity is closely monitored across Alaska, and additional small earthquakes are common. Officials said further updates would be shared if any aftershocks or changes are detected.
