Earthquake of 6.0 magnitude rocks Alaska
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There were no immediate reports of major damage, but the state transportation department said it would survey roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An earthquake jostled many residents in Southcentral Alaska on Thanksgiving morning. Measured at a preliminary magnitude 6.0, the quake struck at 8:11 a.m. about 26 miles southwest of Willow, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center, with a depth of 42.8 miles.
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network operates more than 600 seismic stations. The center in Alaska added an additional 250 stations, working with NOAA in real time to ensure warnings were accurate and timely.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An earthquake woke up many residents in Southcentral Alaska early Saturday morning. Measured at a preliminary magnitude 4.9, the quake struck at 6:38 a.m. about 44 miles west of Anchorage, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center, with a depth of 47.8 miles.