Minto, Alaska – A small but shallow earthquake was recorded Tuesday evening near the Interior Alaska community of Minto, according to seismic officials, prompting light shaking reports across the region.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the earthquake measured magnitude 3.3 and occurred at 6:02 p.m. local time (18:02:44 UTC). The epicenter was located approximately 31 kilometers (19 miles) south-southeast of Minto, a rural community northwest of Fairbanks. The quake struck at a depth of just 1.7 kilometers, which often increases the likelihood of the shaking being felt at the surface.
Early data from the center’s “Did You Feel It?” reporting system showed multiple responses from residents who described weak to light shaking, corresponding with a Community Internet Intensity level of III. An estimated intensity map suggests isolated areas may have experienced shaking up to level IV, though no damage has been reported.
Emergency officials have not issued any alerts or warnings, and there were no immediate reports of injuries, structural damage, or service disruptions. Smaller earthquakes of this size are relatively common in Alaska, which is the most seismically active state in the U.S.
Seismologists note that shallow earthquakes, even when moderate in magnitude, can feel stronger than deeper events. Residents in the Fairbanks North Star Borough and surrounding Interior communities are encouraged to report their experience to help scientists refine impact data.
Anyone who felt the quake can submit a report through the Alaska Earthquake Center’s website as monitoring continues.
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