FAIRBANKS -- The ground under Fairbanks was a little restless this week.

The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says a light earthquake rattled homes and businesses at 8:53 p.m. Friday.

The tremor was centered about 4 miles southwest of Ester and 12 miles west of downtown Fairbanks. It was six miles deep and followed by a few light aftershocks.

Preliminary magnitude was measured at 3.72.

A 3.59 quake also centered near Ester was recorded on May 23. It was followed by several aftershocks.