Anchorage, AK – A mild 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck 48 kilometers southeast of Fox River, Alaska, late Thursday, October 30, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The event occurred around 5:38 p.m. UTC at a depth of approximately 35.7 kilometers.
According to USGS, this tremor follows a stronger magnitude 5.4 earthquake recorded earlier in the region, marking continued seismic activity in southern Alaska this week. While no damage or injuries have been reported, residents across the Kenai Peninsula may have experienced light shaking.
The quake’s epicenter was located near 59.599°N, 150.268°W, roughly southeast of Fox River and within reach of several small communities south of Anchorage. USGS data shows no citizen reports of the quake being felt so far, but experts note that aftershocks of varying magnitudes can continue following a larger seismic event.
Alaska, one of the most seismically active regions in the U.S., routinely experiences small to moderate tremors due to its position along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.” Authorities continue to monitor the area for additional activity in the coming days.
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