ANCHORAGE, Alaska —Welcome to your seismic update from across the state for the week of April 29, brought to you by the Alaska Earthquake Center, where we monitor ground shaking 24-7.
Over the past week, we recorded about 600 earthquakes. The largest was a magnitude 5.5 on April 25, south of Akutan, and five earthquakes were felt.
Previously, we highlighted the research that Earthquake Center scientists and graduate students presented at the annual Seismological Society of America Conference. It was also an opportunity to gain insight into the most relevant new advances in seismology.
Incorporating fiber optic cables into seismic monitoring is a growing field that could help detect offshore earthquakes. The Earthquake Center is studying potential uses in Alaska, where many of our largest earthquakes are offshore.
A lot of effort is going toward incorporating AI to improve rapid earthquake analysis. This will be especially relevant as we move toward earthquake early warning, the next big step for seismic monitoring in Alaska.
Participating in discussions about improving and expanding earthquake early warning in other regions where it is already in place will help develop our own program.
Exchanging ideas and seeing what lessons other organizations have learned will help the Earthquake Center better implement unfolding technologies and programs.
Learn more about our research at earthquake.alaska.edu.
