ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck southern Alaska on Thursday night time, and other people reported shaking in Anchorage and surrounding areas, in response to officers.
The epicenter was 49 kilometers, or 30 miles, northwest of Ninilchik, Alaska, the U.S. Geological Survey stated. That group is positioned 186 miles (299 kilometers) 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 kilometers) 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 rapid reviews of injury or accidents.