5.1 magnitude quake shakes Southwest Alaska

A 5.1 earthquake that struck near Egegik on March 31, 2025 could be felt 190 miles away from its epicenter. (USGS Interactive Map)
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake, Southwest Alaska’s largest temblor in years, shook much of the region on Monday night.
The quake, which struck at about 8 p.m. Monday, was centered about 37 miles east of Egegik. Its shake could be felt up to roughly 190 miles away, according to experts.
Elisabeth Nadin is a geologist and communications manager at the Alaska Earthqua