Anchorage, AK – A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded Saturday evening off the coast of Sand Point, Alaska, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
The quake struck at approximately 9:55 a.m. Alaska Standard Time (18:55 UTC), about 103 kilometers south-southeast of Sand Point at a depth of 26.8 kilometers. The Alaska Earthquake Center confirmed the event, classifying it as a moderate offshore quake.
According to early data, no damage or injuries have been reported, and no tsunami warning was issued for coastal communities. The estimated intensity suggests the tremor was likely not widely felt due to its offshore location and depth beneath the Aleutian seabed.
Sand Point, located on Popof Island in the Shumagin Islands chain, frequently experiences minor seismic activity due to its position along the Alaska-Aleutian subduction zone, one of the most seismically active regions in the world.
Residents in the Aleutians are encouraged to review earthquake safety procedures, as small quakes often precede larger seismic events in the region.
This event continues a series of minor quakes recorded along the southern Alaska Peninsula in recent weeks, though officials say there is no current indication of heightened seismic risk.
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