An earthquake was detected just miles away from a massive volcano in Alaska that scientists have warned could erupt in the next few weeks.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) detected a 3.7 magnitude quake at 11:44am ET near Petersville that sits about 30 miles northwest of Mount Spurr.
Mount Spurr, an 11,000-foot-tall volcano, has experienced increased seismic activity and ground surface displacement, which are signs of an eruption that scientists believe will happen in the next few weeks or months.
The USGS detected hundreds of smaller tremors within the 30-mile radius of the volcano that sits around 80 miles from Anchorage— the state’s largest city which is home to nearly 300,000 people.
Seismic activity near Mount Spurr kicked off in April 2024 and the rate of events has increased from an average of 30 per week to an average of 125 per week by early October.
Tuesday’s earthquake hit at a depth of 65 miles below the surface, which would normally be related to tectonic plate movement.
But since Mount Spurr is showing signs of unrest, the quake may be linked to magma rising from deeper in the mantle.
This is a developing story…. More updates to come.
An earthquake was detected just miles away from a massive volcano in Alaska that scientists have warned could erupt in the next few weeks