The National Tsunami Warning Center confirmed that “a tsunami is not expected following the quake”. Alaska’s Department of Transportation said roadways, tunnels and key transport infrastructure would be inspected as a precaution, consistent with established protocols following moderate seismic events.

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.

There were no immediate reports of major damage, but the state transportation department said it would survey roads, bridges and other infrastructure.