Fox River, AK – A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded Wednesday afternoon in southern Alaska, striking approximately 46 kilometers (about 29 miles) southeast of Fox River, according to seismic monitoring officials.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the earthquake occurred at 1:52 p.m. UTC Wednesday and was measured at a depth of 23.1 kilometers, classifying it as a shallow seismic event. Shallow earthquakes are more likely to be felt near the epicenter, though no damage or injuries were immediately reported.
The quake was detected in the Kenai Peninsula region, an area known for frequent seismic activity due to Alaska’s position along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Data from the ANSS Comprehensive Earthquake Catalog (ComCat) shows the event was automatically reviewed and confirmed shortly after detection.
As of publication, no felt reports had been submitted by residents, though officials encourage anyone who experienced shaking to file a report through the Alaska Earthquake Center’s citizen science program. These reports help scientists better understand how earthquakes affect local communities.
Small earthquakes in the magnitude 3 range are common in Alaska and typically cause little to no damage. However, they serve as reminders of the state’s active tectonic environment. Alaska experiences more earthquakes than any other U.S. state, including many that go unnoticed due to their remote locations.
Emergency officials did not issue any alerts, and there was no tsunami threat associated with this event.
Residents across the Kenai Peninsula and surrounding areas are encouraged to stay informed, review earthquake preparedness plans, and secure heavy items in homes and workplaces as a precaution.
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