Tatitlek, AK – A minor earthquake was recorded Thursday, January 22, 2026, northwest of Tatitlek, Alaska, according to seismic monitoring officials.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the earthquake measured magnitude 3.2 and struck at approximately 6:53 a.m. Alaska Standard Time (15:53 UTC). The epicenter was located about 22 kilometers (14 miles) west-northwest of Tatitlek, a small coastal community in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, roughly 45 miles southeast of Anchorage.
Seismologists reported the quake occurred at a depth of 18.3 kilometers (about 11 miles), classifying it as a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes are more likely to be felt at the surface, though no immediate reports of damage or injuries were received.
The event was automatically reviewed and logged through the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) and remains under routine monitoring. As of Thursday morning, no tsunami warnings or advisories were issued.
Southern Alaska is one of the most seismically active regions in the United States due to the ongoing collision between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates. Small earthquakes of this magnitude are relatively common and typically do not cause structural damage.
Residents in nearby communities who felt shaking are encouraged to submit reports through the Alaska Earthquake Center’s “Did You Feel It?” program, which helps scientists better understand how earthquakes impact local areas.
Emergency officials advise residents to remain prepared for aftershocks, though none had been confirmed at the time of publication.
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