Anchorage, Alaska – A minor earthquake was detected Sunday night about 54 kilometers south-southeast of Denali National Park, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, measured at magnitude 3.0, occurred just before 2:10 p.m. local time at an exceptionally shallow depth of 0.1 kilometers.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the tremor was automatically reviewed and centered in a sparsely populated region of central Alaska, roughly midway between the park and the Alaska Range foothills. No damage or injuries have been reported, and no “Did You Feel It?” responses have yet been logged by residents.
While Sunday’s event was considered minor, the Denali area is known for frequent seismic activity tied to the Denali Fault system, one of Alaska’s most active fault lines. Scientists note that even small tremors serve as reminders of the region’s ongoing geological movement.
Officials say no tsunami risk exists and no additional alerts have been issued. Residents across Interior Alaska are encouraged to remain aware of potential aftershocks, though none are expected to cause disruption.
Minor quakes like this typically go unnoticed but provide valuable data for seismologists monitoring long-term fault behavior across Alaska’s interior.
