Lowell Point, AK – A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded Wednesday morning just west of Lowell Point, a coastal community near Seward on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, according to seismologists.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the earthquake struck at 1:22 a.m. UTC Wednesday (Tuesday evening local time), approximately 37 kilometers (23 miles) west of Lowell Point. The quake occurred at a depth of about 12.4 kilometers, classifying it as a relatively shallow event.
Shallow earthquakes are more likely to be felt at the surface, though early reports suggest limited impact. As of Wednesday morning, only one community response had been submitted through the “Did You Feel It?” system, indicating light shaking in nearby areas. No injuries or damage have been reported.
The epicenter was located within the Kenai Peninsula region, south of Anchorage and near the Seward area, an active seismic zone due to the ongoing movement of the Pacific and North American tectonic plates. Alaska experiences thousands of earthquakes each year, most of which are small and go unnoticed.
Emergency officials have not issued any alerts or advisories related to the quake. Residents are encouraged to report their experiences to help scientists better understand how ground shaking varies across communities.
Seismologists continue to monitor the region for potential aftershocks, though none have been confirmed so far.
Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to submit a report through the Alaska Earthquake Center’s website to assist ongoing research and hazard assessment efforts.
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