Magnitude 4.6 Quake Hits Central Alaska, Officials Say

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattled central Alaska over the weekend, officials confirmed.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the temblor struck at about 3:30 a.m. Saturday, and was centered 110 miles northwest of Anchorage at a depth of 78 miles.

Police say the quake was felt in Anchorage, but there have been no reports of damage or injury.

On Sunday, a magnitude 5.4 temblor struck at 9:51 p.m. and was centered 130 miles north of Anchorage at a depth of 83 miles.

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Topics Alaska