Shaking Spreads Through Anchorage Following 4.9 Quake
• A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Beluga, Alaska, and was felt in Anchorage.
• The earthquake occurred at a depth of 38 miles, causing weak shaking in Anchorage.
• Authorities are assessing for potential damage in Beluga and Anchorage, advising residents to stay vigilant.
Earthquake rattles Anchorage, Alaska; widespread shaking
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake rattled Anchorage, Alaska, early Saturday morning, causing widespread but weak shaking throughout the region. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake struck approximately six miles from Beluga, Alaska, at 6:38 a.m. local time. The epicenter was located at a depth of 38 miles.
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