Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Shakes Anchorage, Alaska
While you may think quakes are a western US problem, some of the largest temblors in US history have happened in the East. ANCHORAGE — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook Anchorage, Alaska, just after midnight local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered on the Kenai Peninsula, some 33 miles south of Anchorage.
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A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Alaska Tuesday morning. (FOX Weather)
Shaking from the earthquake has been reported in Anchorage and surrounding communities, but so far no damage has been reported. Officials said there is no threat of a tsunami. This comes after several smaller quakes were recorded on the Alaskan Peninsula Monday evening.
Southern Alaska is situated on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an area around the Pacific Ocean that is prone to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, according to the USGS. Check this page and download the free FOX Weather app for updates on this developing story.
Press Article: Anchorage Hit by 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake
In the early hours of Tuesday, Anchorage, Alaska was rattled by a magnitude 4.7 earthquake, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck just after midnight, with its epicenter located on the Kenai Peninsula, approximately 33 miles south of Anchorage.
Despite the noticeable shaking felt in Anchorage and nearby areas, no immediate damage has been reported. Authorities have confirmed that there is no tsunami threat associated with this seismic event. The earthquake comes on the heels of several smaller quakes that were documented in the Alaskan Peninsula the previous evening.
Alaska’s geographic positioning on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” places it in an area highly susceptible to both volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, as noted by USGS. For residents and visitors in the region, updates can be accessed through various platforms, including the free FOX Weather app.
Stay tuned for further developments on this situation.
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