Anchorage, AK – Residents across parts of Southcentral Alaska felt a light earthquake early Saturday morning after a magnitude 4.9 quake struck about 10 kilometers northwest of Beluga, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake occurred at 15:38:56 UTC (6:38 a.m. local time) at a depth of approximately 61.7 kilometers. The Alaska Earthquake Center confirmed the event, which was widely reported by residents in the Anchorage area through the USGS “Did You Feel It?” platform.
According to preliminary data, the shaking intensity reached Level IV (light shaking) near the epicenter. The USGS PAGER alert level was green, meaning there is a low likelihood of significant damage or casualties.
No reports of structural damage or injuries had been issued as of Saturday morning. The Alaska Earthquake Center continues to monitor for aftershocks, though scientists note that tremors of this magnitude are common across Alaska’s seismically active zones.
Residents who experienced the shaking can share their reports on the USGS website to assist scientists in refining regional impact data.
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