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5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southern Alaska, No Damage Reported

10/31/2025

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A magnitude-5.4 earthquake struck southern Alaska on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. local time, about 110 miles south of Anchorage.
The quake occurred at a depth of 15 miles and was felt across the Kenai Peninsula, including Anchorage.
No damage or injuries were reported, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed no tsunami threat.
Local emergency agencies monitor aftershocks as Alaska remains highly seismically active.

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A magnitude-5.4 earthquake struck southern Alaska on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. local time, about 110 miles south of Anchorage.
The quake occurred at a depth of 15 miles and was felt across the Kenai Peninsula, including Anchorage.
No damage or injuries were reported, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed no tsunami threat.
Local emergency agencies monitor aftershocks as Alaska remains highly seismically active.