Multiple earthquakes struck off the southern coast of Alaska on Monday, marking the latest cluster of seismic events in a region already known as one of the world’s most active earthquake zones.

The quakes ranged in strength from 2.6 magnitude up to a 4.5 magnitude, according to a map from the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ).

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, and no tsunami warning was issued.

Four of the earthquakes struck off the coast in the Cook Inlet and the Gulf of Alaska, while three more struck inland.

Why It Matters

This seismic event cluster occurred above the Aleutian subduction-zone megathrust, one of the planet's most powerful earthquake sources and the origin of previous devastating tsunamis.

The recent activity highlights the con

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