Yakutat, AK – A minor earthquake was recorded Monday afternoon north of Yakutat, Alaska, prompting a routine seismic update from federal officials but no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake measured magnitude 3.5 and struck about 112 kilometers (70 miles) north of Yakutat at approximately 3:13 p.m. UTC. The quake originated at a shallow depth of about 6.2 kilometers, which can sometimes allow shaking to be felt closer to the surface.
USGS data shows the event occurred in a seismically active region of southern Alaska, near the boundary where the Pacific Plate interacts with the North American Plate. Earthquakes of this magnitude are considered light and are common across Alaska, which experiences more earthquakes than any other U.S. state.
As of Monday, the USGS ShakeMap indicated limited ground shaking, and no tsunami warning or advisory was issued. Officials have not received any confirmed reports of damage, power outages, or injuries related to the quake.
Residents in nearby communities may have noticed brief shaking, particularly in quiet indoor settings, though many earthquakes of this size go unnoticed. The USGS encourages anyone who felt the quake to submit a “Did You Feel It?” report to help scientists better understand how the shaking was experienced across the region.
Seismologists continue to monitor for aftershocks, though none had been reported within the immediate hours following the event.
Alaska averages tens of thousands of earthquakes each year, most of them small and undetectable without instruments. While Monday’s quake does not appear to pose a threat, officials remind residents to stay prepared and review basic earthquake safety guidelines.
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