An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck the Nikolski, Alaska region on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The tremor occurred at a depth of 83 kilometers, or 51.57 miles, the USGS reported.
Alaska is one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the world because it lies along the boundary of several tectonic plates.
Alaska is also located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. The state has several major faults, including the Denali Fault, which can also generate powerful earthquakes.
Because of these overlapping fault systems and the constant movement of tectonic plates, Alaska experiences thousands of earthquakes every year, ranging from small tremors to major, potentially destructive events.