Powerful earthquake rattles large swath of Alaska, including largest city

By Canadian Underwriter, | September 25, 2014 | Last updated on October 30, 2024
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A powerful earthquake shook up a large swath of Alaska, including the state’s largest city.

The Alaska Earthquake Center says the quake had a 6.2 magnitude.

The quake occurred at 9:51 a.m. Thursday, 80 miles northwest of Anchorage, where it was strongly felt, and lingered for at least one minute.

There are no immediate reports of damage or injury.

No tsunami is expected.

Canadian Underwriter