Light Earthquake Felt in Alaska Communities

February 28, 2012

Seismologists say a light earthquake struck Alaska’s east-central region and was felt in several communities.

The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says the 4.3 magnitude quake occurred at 2:42 p.m. Sunday about 8 miles northwest of Glennallen.

The earthquake was felt in Glennallen, Gakona and Copper Center.

There are no immediate reports of damage.

Topics Catastrophe Natural Disasters Alaska

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