Anchorage Rattled by Strongest Quake in Years On Thanksgiving. 6.0-magnitude quake
This USGS map shows the location of Thursday's quake. (USGS)
A powerful earthquake jolted the Anchorage region early Thanksgiving morning, though officials reported no immediate signs of major damage. The 6.0-magnitude quake struck at 8:11 a.m., with the epicenter located about 67 miles northwest of Anchorage at a depth of 43 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake was strong enough to wake residents, rattle homes, and knock items from walls and shelves. Shaking was felt as far north as Fairbanks, the Anchorage Daily News reported. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System confirmed that no tsunami threat was expected.
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities described the event as a “significant seismic” occurrence and said crews would be inspecting roads, bridges, and other infrastructure for potential damage. According to KTUU, it was the strongest quake to hit Southcentral Alaska since a 6.1-magnitude earthquake in 2021.
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