4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Anchorage, Alaska

An earthquake hit near Anchorage, Alaska, on the night of Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). USGS
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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An earthquake hit near Anchorage, Alaska, on the night of Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake had a 4.5 magnitude on the Richter scale, hitting at 9:19 p.m. local time, about 20 miles west of Anchorage. It had a depth of about 39 miles, the USGS said.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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