Small earthquake adds to Sitka’s holiday blast

A small earthquake rattled dishes along the outer coast of Southeast Alaska Monday evening. The US Geological Survey reports that a magnitude 3.6 quake occurred about 20 miles west of Whale Bay off the coast of Baranof Island, at 7:20 PM. The epicenter was located at a depth of about 21 miles below the surface of the earth.
The epicenter of the quake was about 20 miles west of Whale Bay, and 21 miles below the surface. (USGS Data)In Sitka, the quake was felt as two sharp jolts in quick successio