Denali National Park, Alaska – A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 72 kilometers east-southeast of Denali National Park on Friday evening, according to seismic officials.
The Alaska Earthquake Center reported the quake occurred at 19:45:43 UTC on Friday at a depth of approximately 125 kilometers. The event was automatically reviewed and confirmed by the agency.
Seismologists classify the tremor as minor, and its considerable depth likely reduced surface shaking intensity. Earthquakes occurring deeper than 100 kilometers typically produce weaker ground movement at the surface compared to shallow quakes of similar magnitude.
No injuries or infrastructure damage were immediately reported in the Denali region. Due to the remote location east-southeast of the park and the depth of the event, impacts to nearby communities are expected to be minimal.
The epicenter was located at approximately 63.205°N latitude and 150.493°W longitude, within a seismically active portion of interior Alaska. The state experiences frequent earthquakes due to tectonic activity along the Pacific and North American plate boundary.
While a magnitude 3.2 earthquake is generally considered light, tremors of this size can occasionally be felt by residents near the epicenter. Park visitors, seasonal workers, and backcountry travelers in the region may notice brief shaking during similar events.
Officials continue to monitor seismic activity statewide. Residents can report shaking through official earthquake reporting tools to assist with intensity mapping and research.
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