2018 Anchorage earthquake
On November 30, 2018, at 8:29 AKST (17:29 UTC), a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Anchorage, Alaska.[2] The earthquake's epicenter was near Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, about 10 miles (16 km) north of the city.
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| Date | {{{date}}} |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 7.1 Mww[1] |
| Depth | 46.7 km (29.0 mi) |
| Epicenter location | 61°20′46″N 149°57′18″W / 61.346°N 149.955°WCoordinates: 61°20′46″N 149°57′18″W / 61.346°N 149.955°W |
| Type | Dip-slip (normal) |
| Countries or regions affected | {{{countries affected}}} |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
It was followed by a 5.7 aftershock epicentered 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north-northwest of the city.[3][4] There were a total of 40 aftershocks. The earthquake could be felt as far as Fairbanks.[5]
Severe damage to several buildings and a highway overpass near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport have been reported.[6] There are no casualties reported so far.[7]
A tsunami warning was issued for nearby coastal areas, including Cook Inlet and the Kenai Peninsula, but they were lifted shortly after.[8]
2018 Anchorage Earthquake Media
Magnitude of 2018 Anchorage earthquake and aftershocks.
Map of 2018 Anchorage earthquake and aftershocks.
Earthquake damage to highway infrastructure, Palmer, Alaska
Damage to Vine Road in Wasilla
An office in Anchorage in disarray after the quake
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References
- ↑ "Nov. 30 Southcentral quake's magnitude revised to 7.1". KTVA. Archived from the original on April 18, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ↑ "M 7.0 - 13km N of Anchorage, Alaska". earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ↑ D'Oro, Rachel; Joling, Dan (2018-11-30). "Powerful quakes buckle Alaska roads, trigger tsunami warning". Associated Press. https://apnews.com/101ba6d6df894e629bddff152a45146d. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ↑ "M 5.7 - 4km NNW of Anchorage, Alaska 2018-11-30 17:35:37 (UTC)". earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ↑ "The Latest: Scientists describe fault where quake happened". AP NEWS. 2018-11-30. https://www.apnews.com/95774b5627a0473c8f148339b77900d8. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ↑ "Large earthquake strikes Southcentral Alaska; tsunami warnings issued". Anchorage Daily News. 2018-11-30. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2018/11/30/large-earthquake-strikes-southcentral-alaska/. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ↑ "Huge earthquake rocks buildings in Anchorage; tsunami warning issued" (in en). CBS News. 2018-11-30. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alaska-earthquake-today-anchorage-tsunami-alert-issued-live-updates/. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ↑ Alaska earthquake: Anchorage rocked by 7.0 tremors. BBC News. 2018-11-30. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46403405. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
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