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Today in History: Magnitude-7.1 Earthquake Strikes Anchorage, 117 Injured

11/30/2025

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On November 30, 2018, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Anchorage, Alaska, at 8:29 a.m. AKST. The epicenter was near Point Mackenzie, about 10 miles north of the city, at a depth of 29 miles. A magnitude 5.7 aftershock followed six minutes later. The quake resulted in 117 injuries and was felt as far away as Fairbanks.

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On November 30, 2018, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Anchorage, Alaska, at 8:29 a.m. AKST. The epicenter was near Point Mackenzie, about 10 miles north of the city, at a depth of 29 miles. A magnitude 5.7 aftershock followed six minutes later. The quake resulted in 117 injuries and was felt as far away as Fairbanks.