2018 Anchorage earthquake

On November 30, 2018, at 8:29 AKST (17:29 UTC), a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Anchorage, Alaska. The earthquake's epicenter was near Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, about  north of the city. 

It was followed by a 5.7 aftershock epicentered  north-northwest of the city. There were a total of 40 aftershocks. The earthquake could be felt as far as Fairbanks. 

Severe damage to several buildings and a highway overpass near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport have been reported. There are no casualties reported so far.

A tsunami warning was issued for nearby coastal areas, including Cook Inlet and the Kenai Peninsula, but they were lifted shortly after. 

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