Arctic Village, Alaska – A light earthquake shook a remote stretch of far-northern Alaska on Tuesday afternoon, briefly rippling through an isolated region roughly 100 kilometers northwest of Arctic Village.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 3.0 quake struck at a shallow depth of about 5 kilometers shortly after midday Tuesday. No damage or injuries were reported, which is typical for a quake of this size in a sparsely populated area.
Small earthquakes occur frequently across northern Alaska, particularly along interior fault zones that stretch between the Brooks Range and the Arctic coastal plain. Residents of Arctic Village and nearby communities often feel only brief vibrations, and Tuesday’s event produced no confirmed felt reports.
Although the quake was minor, Alaska State Emergency Operations reminds residents in remote communities to keep basic supplies on hand and ensure communication devices remain charged, especially as winter conditions limit travel options.
Seismologists will continue to monitor the region for additional activity, though no aftershocks have been detected as of Tuesday afternoon. USGS expects no significant impact beyond routine seismic variation in the far north.
