Alaska Earthquake Rocks Aleutian Islands, Prompts Brief Tsunami Warning

A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Alaska's Aleutian Islands early Friday, prompting a tsunami alert that was subsequently canceled. Although the quake was felt by many of the residents in the very remote area of Atka - a ... continue

Alaska Earthquake: 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts South Central Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- An estimated 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolted South central Alaska at about 12:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, April 7/09. According to the Alaska Earthquake Information Center, the earthquake's center was about 16 miles north of ... continue

Alaska Earthquake shakes homes in Anchorage

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook Anchorage, Alaska Saturday morning local time. The U.S. Geological Survey advised that the quake's epicenter was 161 miles southwest of Anchorage. There was no tsunami warning in effect. The quake occurred at a ... continue