On Thursday morning, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Anchorage metropolitan area in Alaska, producing light tremors across various communities without any substantial damage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The seismic event occurred at 8:11 a.m. local time at a depth of 69 kilometers (43 miles). The epicenter was identified as being 12 kilometers (7 miles) west-northwest of Susitna, approximately 108 kilometers (67 miles) northwest of Anchorage.
Authorities initiated prompt inspections throughout the area. Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance posted on social media affirming that municipal inspectors encountered no problems in essential infrastructure, ensuring that vital services continued uninterrupted.
Emergency management officials also indicated that there was no tsunami threat, according to announcements from the U.S. Tsunami Warning System.
Despite the initial alarm, social media users displayed humor, dubbing the holiday season as "Shakesgiving", a lighthearted term that went viral online.
Alaska holds the title of the most earthquake-prone state in the United States and is regarded as one of the most seismically active areas globally, as reported by USGS. The state usually experiences a magnitude-7 earthquake nearly every year.
According to local broadcaster KTUU TV, the earthquake on Thursday was the strongest to impact south-central Alaska since 2021.
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