Port Graham, Alaska – A mild earthquake shook the region southeast of Port Graham early Wednesday, leaving many residents asking, “Did you feel it?” The 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 10:02 a.m. UTC, registering at a depth of approximately 50.5 kilometers, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Reports are being collected from locals as part of a “Did You Feel It?” campaign by USGS, encouraging citizen contributions to help map the felt intensity of the quake. The quake struck about 57 kilometers southeast of Port Graham, a small community located on the southern tip of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula.
Although minor, quakes like these are common in Alaska, one of the most seismically active regions in the world. Despite its low magnitude, people living near the epicenter might have felt slight tremors. No damages or injuries have been reported yet, but residents are encouraged to report their experiences on the USGS website to assist in monitoring seismic activity.
