powerful Earthquake in Alaska

powerful Earthquake tremors in Alaska Also Tsunami Warning issued

The intensity of the earthquake has been stated as 7.2 on the Rector scale

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Tremors of a terrible earthquake were felt off the coast of Alaska in America on Sunday.

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According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska on Sunday afternoon.

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USGS said That the Earthquake was a depth of 9.3km(5.78 mi).

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Strong tremors were felt in the Alaska Peninsula, Aleutian Islands and Cook Inlet areas

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Two weeks ago there was a small earthquake in Anchorage, Alaska

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According to the USGS, the epicenter of the earthquake was about 12 miles south of the city

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In 1964, there was a 9.2 magnitude earthquake in Alaska, which is considered to be the most powerful earthquake ever to hit North America. Then more than 250 people were killed due to earthquake and tsunami.

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