Anchorage, Alaska – A light earthquake rattled parts of Southcentral Alaska late Saturday, registering a magnitude 2.6 about 27 kilometers east-southeast of Susitna North, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at a shallow depth of roughly 6.5 kilometers just after 1 p.m. Alaska time.
According to the USGS, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, and no tsunami threat was issued. The tremor was likely felt weakly in nearby areas including Willow, Wasilla, and the northern Anchorage suburbs, though most residents may not have noticed it.
Light earthquakes of this magnitude are common in Alaska, one of the most seismically active regions in the world. The event serves as a reminder for residents to review emergency plans and ensure earthquake kits are stocked with essentials such as water, flashlights, and radios.
The Alaska Earthquake Center continues to monitor the region for aftershocks, though none have been detected as of Saturday night.
Warnings remain in effect only for ongoing seismic observation; no further alerts are currently active.
