Friday, September 26, 2014

6.2 earthquake knocks items off shelves in Alaska; no tsunami expected


6.2 earthquake knocks items off shelves in Alaska; no tsunami expected


A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck south-central Alaska on Thursday, shaking up people in Anchorage, but not forcefully enough to cause major damage or injuries, authorities said. The quake, which hit at 9:51 a.m. Alaska time, was centered about 80 miles ...


Earthquake shakes Anchorage, Alaska, measuring 6.2 magnitude


(CNN)-- An earthquake registering a preliminary 6.2 magnitude was centered 81 miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. "It was kind of a long one," Anchorage Police spokeswoman Jennifer Castro told CNN.


Powerful earthquake rattles large swath of Alaska


ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- A powerful earthquake shook a large swath of Alaska on Thursday morning, knocking things off shelves and causing people to take cover but bringing no immediate reports of major damage. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 ...


Magnitude 6.2 earthquake quake hits Alaska near Anchorage


JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept 25 (Reuters) - A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska on Thursday near Anchorage, but the U.S. Geological Survey said there was little likelihood of casualties or severe damage from shaking generated by the deeply rooted tremor.


6.2 quake rattles Anchorage area


ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ 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 ...


Alaska Earthquake: 6.2-Magnitude Tremor Strikes Anchorage Area; No Tsunami Threat


A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck south-central Alaska Thursday morning, rattling the state's largest city, Anchorage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the temblor struck at 9:51 a.m. local time (1:51 p.m. EDT). The epicenter was in the interior of ...


Powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Alaska, felt in Anchorage


ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A powerful earthquake shook up a large swath of Alaska on Thursday morning, including the state’s largest city. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, and hit at 9:51 a.m. The epicenter was 80 miles northwest of Anchorage ...



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