Yakutat, Alaska – A small earthquake was recorded early Saturday north of Yakutat, Alaska, according to federal seismic monitors, though no damage or injuries were immediately reported.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 99 kilometers (about 61 miles) north of Yakutat at 11:17 p.m. Alaska time Friday (8:17 a.m. UTC Saturday). The quake struck at a depth of approximately 11.6 kilometers, classifying it as relatively shallow.
USGS data indicates the earthquake was centered in a remote area of Southeast Alaska, within the Yakutat City and Borough, a region known for frequent seismic activity due to its location near active tectonic plate boundaries along the Gulf of Alaska.
No tsunami warning or advisory was issued, as earthquakes of this magnitude are generally not capable of generating dangerous sea-level changes. Light shaking may have been felt by residents closer to the epicenter, though as of Saturday morning, the USGS “Did You Feel It?” system had received little to no public response.
Alaska experiences more earthquakes than any other U.S. state, with thousands detected each year—most too small to cause damage. Seismologists note that quakes below magnitude 4.0 are typically felt only near the epicenter and rarely result in structural impacts.
Emergency officials had not announced any closures, disruptions, or response actions related to the event as of this update.
Residents who felt shaking are encouraged to submit a report to the USGS to help scientists better understand how earthquakes affect local communities.
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