Chilchinbito, Arizona — A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck a remote area of northern Arizona on Friday, according to federal seismologists.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake occurred 20 kilometers (12 miles) south-southwest of Chilchinbito in Coconino County. The quake was recorded Friday afternoon at approximately 11:38 a.m. local time and originated at a depth of about 9.3 kilometers.
The event was reviewed by the USGS National Earthquake Information Center and classified as a moderate, shallow earthquake. No immediate reports of injuries or structural damage were reported as of Friday afternoon.
Because of the quake’s location in a sparsely populated area of northern Arizona, the USGS “Did You Feel It?” system initially showed no public intensity reports. Light shaking may have been felt in nearby rural communities, though officials had not confirmed any impacts.
Northern Arizona experiences occasional low-to-moderate seismic activity related to regional fault systems and volcanic features, particularly on the Colorado Plateau. Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically felt near the epicenter but rarely cause damage.
USGS data indicated no immediate aftershocks were recorded within minutes of the event, though seismologists continue to monitor the area for additional seismic activity.
For residents and travelers in the region, the timing meant the quake occurred during daylight hours, increasing the likelihood of reports if shaking was felt.
The USGS encourages anyone who experienced shaking to submit a report through its website, which helps scientists better understand how earthquakes are felt across different communities.
