Mt. Veniaminof Rumbles With M2.8 Earthquake

Latest Volcanic Activity Raises Awareness of Alaskan Volcanoes

Alaska Volcano Observatory Issues Statements Regarding Increased Seismic Activity

Anchorage, Alaska - The remote and active Mt. Veniaminof on the Alaska Peninsula rumbled on Tuesday, August 22nd, with a magnitude 2.8 earthquake, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO). The quake, which occurred at 10:57 AM AKDT, is part of an ongoing series of seismic events that have been shaking the volcano since late July.

AVO scientists are closely monitoring the situation and have raised the volcano's alert level to "Yellow," indicating that an eruption is possible. However, there are currently no signs of an imminent eruption, and AVO emphasizes that the volcano is not a threat to nearby communities at this time.

Mt. Veniaminof is a stratovolcano located in the eastern Aleutian Islands, approximately 750 miles southwest of Anchorage. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Alaska, with over 20 eruptions recorded since 1900. The volcano's last major eruption occurred in 2013, producing ash plumes that reached altitudes of up to 30,000 feet and caused minor ashfall in nearby communities.

The current seismic activity at Mt. Veniaminof is a reminder of the dynamic nature of Alaska's volcanoes. AVO scientists continue to monitor the volcano closely and will provide updates as the situation develops.