Karluk, Alaska – A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded early Sunday near the village of Karluk on Kodiak Island, according to seismologists. The quake struck approximately 24 kilometers (15 miles) southwest of Karluk and was detected at a moderate depth, reducing the likelihood of surface damage.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the earthquake occurred at 10:49 a.m. local time Sunday (19:49 UTC) at a depth of 74.9 kilometers (46.5 miles). Earthquakes at this depth are typically felt less strongly at the surface, especially in rural or sparsely populated regions.
No injuries, damage, or power disruptions were immediately reported. As of Sunday morning, the Alaska Earthquake Center’s public “Did You Feel It?” system had received no confirmed felt reports from residents in nearby communities, including Karluk or other parts of Kodiak Island Borough.
The earthquake is part of ongoing seismic activity in southern Alaska, one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the world due to the Pacific Plate subducting beneath the North American Plate. Small- to moderate-sized earthquakes are common and often go unnoticed unless they occur closer to the surface or near population centers.
Officials emphasized there is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, and no emergency action is required at this time.
Residents who believe they felt the shaking are encouraged to submit a report through the Alaska Earthquake Center to assist scientists in refining impact assessments.
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