Anchorage, AK – Residents across parts of Southcentral Alaska may have felt light shaking Sunday morning after a magnitude-3.4 earthquake was recorded northeast of Chase, according to new data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
According to USGS, the quake occurred at 10:33 a.m. AKST on Sunday and was centered about 63 kilometers east-northeast of Chase, a remote community north of Talkeetna. The seismic event originated from a depth of 45.3 kilometers, a range common for intermediate-depth earthquakes in the region’s active tectonic zones.
USGS listed the event as “reviewed,” confirming that the magnitude and location have been validated by analysts. Early Sunday, no felt reports had yet been submitted to the agency’s “Did You Feel It?” system, though residents in the Matanuska–Susitna Borough and surrounding wilderness areas occasionally experience similar mid-range earthquakes throughout the year.
Alaska is the most seismically active state in the country, with thousands of earthquakes recorded annually. While Sunday’s magnitude-3.4 event is considered moderate and not typically associated with structural damage, USGS notes that quakes of this depth can sometimes send light vibrations across wide areas, depending on terrain and population density.
There were no immediate reports of damage, injuries, or service disruptions following the tremor. The Alaska Earthquake Center continues to monitor seismic activity across the region and recommends residents review emergency plans as tectonic movement remains frequent throughout Southcentral and Interior Alaska.
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