USGS Reports Earthquake Off the Coast of Gulf Shores

Earthquake recorded 70 miles off the coast of Gulf Shores

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The United States Geological Survey has recorded an earthquake off the coast of Gulf Shores Friday afternoon. MCPSS teacher out on bond for aggravated child abuse charge According to the USGS, the 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred around 2:40 p.m. about 70 miles off the coast. Its depth was 10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles, according to the USGS. Officials said there is no threat of a tsunami. Ed Bloodsworth contribut…

Minor earthquake reported 70 miles off coast of Gulf Shores, Alabama, USGS says

A weak earthquake was reported off Alabama's coast Friday afternoon, officials said.

Earthquake detected off coast of Gulf Shores

An earthquake occurred 70 miles south of the Gulf Coast Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The quake was measured at a 3.1 magnitude on the Richter scale meaning it was on the smaller end of possible earthquakes.

USGS reports earthquake off the coast of Gulf Shores

A small earthquake was recorded off the coast of Gulf Shores Friday afternoon.