Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rumbles southern Alaska

Earthquake

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA --
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck southern Alaska on Thursday night time, and other people reported shaking in Anchorage and surrounding areas, in accordance with officers.


The epicenter was 49 kilometres, or 30 miles, northwest of Ninilchik, Alaska, the U.S. Geological Survey stated. That group is positioned 186 miles (299 kilometres) southwest of Anchorage.


Shaking was felt all through Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the Alaska Earthquake Middle stated.


The earthquake was 73 miles (117.3 kilometres) deep.


The U.S. Tsunami Warning System stated there was no risk for a tsunami. Nevertheless, the USGS stated aftershocks are potential.


There have been no quick reviews of harm or accidents.

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