Akhiok, AK – A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck early Wednesday morning roughly 88 miles south of Akhiok, rattling an offshore zone in the Gulf of Alaska just before 6:30 a.m. local time.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center and U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit at 6:27 a.m. (AKDT) at a depth of 10.1 kilometers. The epicenter was located in the seismically active subduction zone near the Aleutian Trench—an area known for frequent tectonic activity.
There have been no immediate reports of shaking or damage in nearby coastal communities, including on Kodiak Island. The quake’s relatively minor magnitude makes it unlikely to have caused structural impacts, but residents may have felt light tremors depending on local conditions and building type.
Officials encourage residents in Akhiok, Old Harbor, and nearby communities to submit felt reports via the USGS “Did You Feel It?” page to aid in monitoring seismic activity.
No tsunami warnings were issued, and no aftershocks have been detected at this time. The Alaska Earthquake Center will continue to monitor the region for further seismic activity.
