6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Alaska Peninsula, No Damage Reported

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula early Monday morning, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor, occurring at 3:58 AM IST, was centered at a depth of 48 kilometers, with coordinates at latitude 54.99 N and longitude 159.98 W, approximately 81 kilometers south-southeast of Sand Point, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

The USGS classified the quake as “notable,” noting that residents in Sand Point and surrounding areas likely felt the shaking. Despite the quake’s intensity, local emergency officials reported no injuries or damage. No tsunami warning was issued, unlike a stronger 7.3-magnitude earthquake that hit the same region on July 17, which prompted a temporary tsunami alert.

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The NCS shared details of the event on X, stating, “EQ of M: 6.2, On: 21/07/2025 03:58:02 IST, Lat: 54.99 N, Long: 159.98 W, Depth: 48 Km, Location: Alaska Peninsula.” The Alaska Peninsula, situated along the seismically active Pacific “Ring of Fire,” frequently experiences earthquakes due to its location on the Alaska-Aleutian subduction system. The shallow depth of the quake raised concerns about potential aftershocks, though none have caused significant impact so far.