Karluk, AK – Residents in parts of southern Alaska may have felt light shaking early Monday after a magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded offshore near Karluk, west-southwest of Kodiak Island.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the quake struck Monday at 4:41 a.m. Alaska time (13:41 UTC), with the epicenter located approximately 77 kilometers (48 miles) west-southwest of Karluk, a small community on Kodiak Island. The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 56.6 kilometers (35 miles), classifying it as a deeper event that typically reduces surface impact.
Initial data indicates the earthquake was automatically detected and reviewed by seismic monitoring systems. As of Sunday morning, there were no reports of injuries, structural damage, or power outages associated with the tremor.
Earthquakes of this magnitude are relatively common in Alaska, which experiences more seismic activity than any other U.S. state due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire. While a 3.6 magnitude quake is considered light, residents close to the epicenter may notice brief shaking, especially in quiet indoor settings.
The Alaska Earthquake Center encourages residents who felt the shaking to submit a report through its “Did You Feel It?” program, which helps scientists better understand how earthquakes affect different communities.
No tsunami warning or advisory was issued, as earthquakes of this size and depth typically do not generate dangerous sea waves.
Seismologists will continue to monitor the region for any aftershocks, though none are expected to cause significant concern.
Residents in Kodiak Island Borough and surrounding coastal areas are reminded to stay informed through official alerts and to review basic earthquake safety plans.
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