Anchorage, AK – A moderate 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska early Tuesday, November 12, about 100 kilometers southeast of Chignik, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
The quake occurred at 2:37 p.m. UTC (5:37 a.m. local time) at a depth of 29.4 kilometers, the center reported. While the seismic event was registered offshore in a sparsely populated area of the Alaska Peninsula, residents in nearby coastal communities may have felt light shaking.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the event was classified as “reviewed” with a recorded magnitude of 4.4 ml. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The region is part of the Aleutian subduction zone, one of the most seismically active areas in the world, where the Pacific Plate moves beneath the North American Plate. Earthquakes of this size are common in the area and typically do not cause structural damage.
Officials encourage residents to remain alert and prepared for aftershocks, though none have been reported as of Tuesday morning.
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