Cantwell, AK – A light earthquake measuring magnitude 2.8 was recorded Thursday evening, about 60 kilometers west-northwest of Cantwell, Alaska, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. The tremor occurred at approximately 11:41 a.m. local time (19:41 UTC) at a depth of 14.4 kilometers.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey and the Alaska Earthquake Center, the event was automatically detected and classified as minor. No damage or injuries have been reported, and no residents have yet submitted “Did You Feel It?” responses.
Cantwell, located in the Denali Borough of central Alaska, experiences regular low-magnitude seismic activity due to its proximity to the Denali Fault system. Nearby towns including Healy and Paxson occasionally report minor tremors associated with regional tectonic shifts.
Officials note that earthquakes below magnitude 3.0 are typically too small to cause structural damage but are important for tracking seismic patterns across Alaska’s interior. Residents who felt the quake are encouraged to submit reports to the Alaska Earthquake Center to assist in monitoring regional activity.
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