Anchorage, Alaska – A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck beneath the Bering Sea near the Aleutian Islands early Wednesday afternoon, shaking parts of southwestern Alaska but posing no tsunami threat, according to federal officials.
According to the National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, the quake hit at 12:58 p.m. AKDT and was centered about 55 miles southwest of Nikolski and 305 miles east of Adak, with a depth of 21 miles. The U.S. Geological Survey later confirmed the epicenter at 52.177°N and 169.531°W, registering a depth of 33 km (20.5 miles). Despite its strength, no injuries, damages, or disruptions have been reported.
The tremor was widely felt across the central and western Aleutians but did not trigger any tsunami alerts or advisories. The National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami information statement shortly after the event, clarifying that “a tsunami is not expected.”
Residents in remote island communities are encouraged to remain alert for aftershocks, though none have been reported so far. There are no travel delays or ferry disruptions at this time.
No additional tsunami messages are expected unless new data becomes available.
