Kodiak, AK – A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 57 kilometers west of Karluk, Alaska, early Thursday morning, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. The quake occurred at 7:13 a.m. UTC (11:13 p.m. Wednesday local time) at a shallow depth of 3.9 kilometers.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake originated in the Shelikof Strait region, between the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island. The tremor was strong enough to be felt locally, though no damage or tsunami alerts have been issued at this time.
Shaking reports were collected from nearby communities, but due to the remote location, only minimal responses have been logged. Earthquakes of this magnitude are considered moderate and can typically be felt by people near the epicenter without causing significant structural damage.
The region, located along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” is among the most seismically active in the world. Kodiak Island and the Alaska Peninsula regularly experience moderate to strong earthquakes due to tectonic activity between the Pacific and North American plates.
Authorities will continue to monitor aftershocks and seismic activity in the area. Residents who experienced shaking are encouraged to submit a “Did You Feel It?” report to the USGS to help improve earthquake impact tracking.
