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Strong 6.0 Earthquake Hits Alaska, No Major Damage

11/28/2025

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A magnitude-6 earthquake struck south-central Alaska on Thursday at 8:11 a.m.
The epicenter was 37 miles northwest of Anchorage.
The Alaska Earthquake Center reports no major damage, though strong shaking was felt in the area.
Depth was 45 miles, which minimized surface impact.
State Seismologist Mike West said it is not an aftershock of the 2018 Anchorage quake.

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A magnitude-6 earthquake struck south-central Alaska on Thursday at 8:11 a.m.
The epicenter was 37 miles northwest of Anchorage.
The Alaska Earthquake Center reports no major damage, though strong shaking was felt in the area.
Depth was 45 miles, which minimized surface impact.
State Seismologist Mike West said it is not an aftershock of the 2018 Anchorage quake.