Post by : Rameen Ariff

A moderate 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Anchorage metropolitan area in Alaska on Thursday morning, sending light tremors across several communities but causing no major destruction, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake hit at 8:11 a.m. local time at a depth of 69 kilometers (43 miles). USGS officials said the epicenter was located 12 kilometers (7 miles) west-northwest of Susitna, an area roughly 108 kilometers (67 miles) northwest of Anchorage.

No Serious Damage Found After Inspections

Local authorities quickly began checks across the region. Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance shared on social media that municipal inspectors did not find any issues in key public infrastructure, confirming that essential services remained unaffected.

Emergency officials also confirmed that no tsunami threat was expected, as announced by the U.S. Tsunami Warning System.

Residents Share Humor Amid Tremors

While the earthquake caused a brief moment of concern, some residents took to social media with humor, referring to the Thanksgiving holiday as "Shakesgiving", a playful response that gained attention online.

Alaska’s High Seismic Activity

Alaska remains the most earthquake-prone state in the United States and is considered one of the most seismically active regions in the world, according to USGS data. The state typically records a magnitude-7 earthquake nearly every year.

Thursday’s earthquake was the strongest to hit south-central Alaska since 2021, local broadcaster KTUU TV reported

#Global News