A significant Magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred near the Anchorage metropolitan area early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Striking at 8:11 a.m. local time, the quake was centered 12 kilometers west-northwest of Susitna, approximately 108 kilometers northwest of Anchorage, at a depth of 69 kilometers. Authorities have confirmed that there is no tsunami risk, and initial inspections by municipal authorities, reported by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, found no damage to critical public infrastructure. The event, the largest to affect south-central Alaska since 2021, served as a reminder of the state’s high seismic activity, which ranks it as the most earthquake-prone in the nation.
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A big Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit near Anchorage this morning, but Alaskans are keeping their cool—and their sense of humor! The ground shook around 8:11 a.m. on Thanksgiving, prompting residents to coin the new holiday term: “Shakesgiving.” The good news? No major damage was reported, inspectors confirmed infrastructure is safe, and the tsunami risk is zero. Looks like even a 6.0 (the biggest since 2021!) can’t stop the festivities in the most quake-prone state! Stay safe, Alaska!
