Great Sitkin volcano (Aleutian Islands, Alaska): earthquake M 5.3

Today at 08:59 local time Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) recorded tectonic earthquake with magnitude M 5.3 at 8.5 km depth about 55 miles (90 km) west-northwest of Great Sitkin volcano. The earthquake does not appear to be related to volcanic activity and is most likely tectonic in origin. It is possible but not certain that this earthquake could influence the seismicity that has been…