Nanwalek, AK – A light earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska on Thursday afternoon, registering a magnitude 2.7, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. The tremor occurred around 4:59 p.m. UTC, roughly 82 kilometers southwest of Nanwalek.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center’s automated review, the quake occurred at a depth of approximately 69.8 kilometers beneath the Gulf of Alaska. No felt reports have been submitted as of Thursday evening, and no damage or injuries have been reported.
The region southwest of Nanwalek experiences occasional low-magnitude seismic activity due to the tectonic interaction between the Pacific and North American plates. Thursday’s quake follows a pattern of minor offshore events typical for southern coastal Alaska.
The Alaska Earthquake Center continues to monitor aftershock potential, though experts say small quakes of this magnitude rarely cause surface impact. Residents who may have felt the shaking are encouraged to submit reports through the Earthquake Center’s online “Felt Report” tool to help refine seismic mapping across the region.
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