A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck the Anchorage metropolitan area in Alaska on Thursday morning, sending tremors through the region.
Details of the Seismic Event
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake occurred at approximately 8:11 a.m. local time. It originated at a considerable depth of 69 kilometers (43 miles), with its epicenter located 12 kilometers (7 miles) west-northwest of Susitna, Alaska. This places it about 108 kilometers northwest of Anchorage.
Following the tremor, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System promptly confirmed that a tsunami was not expected. Authorities also noted that there were no immediate reports of significant damage to infrastructure.
Alaska's Seismic Reality
This event underscores a well-known geological fact: Alaska is the most earthquake-prone state in the United States and ranks among the most seismically active areas globally. According to the USGS, the state experiences a magnitude 7 earthquake nearly every year.
KTUU TV highlighted that Thursday's seismic event marks the largest earthquake to hit south central Alaska since 2021, reminding residents of the constant tectonic activity shaping the region.
