Yakutat, Alaska – A magnitude 3.9 earthquake rattled a remote stretch of southeastern Alaska Thursday morning, striking roughly 107 kilometers north of Yakutat, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake hit at 10:20 a.m. local time and originated about 5 kilometers deep. According to USGS analysts, the shaking was considered light, and no damage or injuries have been reported. The epicenter sits in a seismically active zone along the Fairweather fault system, one of Alaska’s major tectonic boundaries.
Residents in Yakutat and surrounding coastal communities did not immediately report noticeable shaking, though the USGS said it continues to monitor for citizen responses. The area frequently experiences small to moderate earthquakes tied to plate movement between the Pacific and North American plates.
Alaska Emergency Management officials said no tsunami threat was associated with the event. Local authorities noted that communities along the Gulf of Alaska should still stay aware of seismic updates, as aftershocks can follow even moderate quakes.
USGS scientists will continue reviewing data as additional instruments report in, but the agency said no further hazards are expected at this time.
