A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Alaska’s Aleutian Islands late Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed. The quake occurred about 93 kilometre southwest of Nikolski in the Bering Sea region at a shallow depth of nearly 19.9 kilometre. As per media reports, authorities monitored the situation, but no tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries due to the remote location.
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Aftershocks recorded, monitoring continues
USGS reported at least one aftershock measuring 3.4 magnitude, occurring around 85 kilometre southwest of Nikolski at a depth of 10 kilometre. Experts noted that aftershocks are common following quakes of this size, and seismic activity in the region continues to be monitored.
Meanwhile, a separate 3.4 to 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the Southern California coast near Catalina Island, about 21 to 23 miles southwest of Torrance. The tremor, at a depth of roughly 10.9 kilometre, was felt across Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Carson, Palos Verdes and parts of Long Beach. Residents reported light shaking, with many taking to social media to confirm the quake.
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Earlier, a strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Malaysia shortly after midnight on Monday, with tremors felt in parts of Borneo, according to seismic agencies and local reports.
The quake hit at 12:57 am local time, with its epicentre located in the South China Sea, northwest of Kudat in Sabah. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred at a significant depth of approximately 385 miles below the surface.
