Magnitude 6.3 earthquake reported off Alaska's coast
There have been no initial reports of damage due to the earthquake, and the USGS said there is no risk of a tsunami in Alaska, Hawaii or the West Coast of the U.S.
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ADAK, Alaska – A strong earthquake was reported off the coast of Alaska early Thursday morning.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the magnitude 6.3 earthquake was reported just before 5 a.m. local time.
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A strong earthquake was reported off the coast of Alaska on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023.
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The USGS said the earthquake’s epicenter was about 66 miles southeast of Adak, Alaska, at a depth of about 20 miles.
There have been no initial reports of damage due to the earthquake, and the USGS said there is no risk of a tsunami in Alaska, Hawaii or the West Coast of the U.S.