Scenic, AZ — A minor earthquake struck northern Arizona Tuesday morning, shaking areas south of the Grand Canyon but causing no immediate damage.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the 3.3 magnitude quake occurred at 10:59 a.m. local time, about 32 kilometers south of Scenic, Arizona, near the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. The earthquake originated at a depth of 9.6 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface.
The tremor was felt lightly in the surrounding rural desert region, though no injuries or structural damage were reported as of Tuesday evening. The area is sparsely populated but lies near tourist routes and remote recreational lands, including the Grand Canyon’s northwestern corridor.
While Arizona is not among the most seismically active states, small earthquakes occasionally occur in the region due to tectonic activity along the Intermountain Seismic Belt.
Officials urge visitors and residents in northern Arizona to stay alert and prepared for aftershocks. The USGS encourages people who felt the earthquake to submit “Did You Feel It?” reports online to help map shaking intensity.
No disruptions to local infrastructure or travel routes were announced. Seismic experts will continue to monitor the area for additional activity throughout the week.
