Earthquakes

Big, unusual April earthquake rattled the globe, scientists say

A huge earthquake that struck beneath the Indian Ocean in April triggered an extraordinary burst of large quakes around the world, including Alaska, that alerted scientists to new seismic hazards everywhere.

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ALEUTIANS

Strong earthquake jolts Aleutian Islands

Seismologists say a strong earthquake has jolted Alaska's sparsely populated western Aleutian islands.
EARTHQUAKES

Moderate earthquake felt in Kodiak

Residents of Kodiak Island say a magnitude 5.5 earthquake was widely felt across the island Monday although there were no reports of damage or injuries.
EARTHQUAKES

4.4 Kenai Peninsula earthquake felt in Anchorage

An earthquake centered on the Kenai Peninsula was felt as far away as Anchorage and Eagle River.
EARTHQUAKES

Light earthquake felt in Denali Park area

The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says the quake was located 35 miles east of Denali Park and occurred at 7:34 a.m. Tuesday. It was felt in Denali Village near the entrance to the park, and in Cantwell and Healy on each side of the park.
FEATURED WIRE STORIES

East Coast quake a year ago created a 'new normal'

West Coast earthquake veterans scoffed at what they viewed as only a moderate temblor, but the "Big One" that rocked the East Coast one year ago has changed the way officials there view emergency preparedness.
EARTHQUAKES

Moderate quake hits Alaska's Aleutian Islands

A moderate earthquake was recorded Friday morning off Alaska's remote Aleutian Islands. The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says there were no immediate reports of it being felt or of damage.
EARTHQUAKES

5.2 quake in Prince William Sound shakes Southcentral

A moderate earthquake in western Prince William Sound at 8:43 a.m. today was felt by residents of Anchorage 100 miles to the northwest and in other Southcentral communities. There were no reports of damage.
EARTHQUAKES

Light earthquake felt in Alaska Interior

The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says the 4.1 magnitude quake occurred at 2:24 a.m. Tuesday about 52 miles southeast of Delta Junction.
EARTHQUAKES

Scientists survey coast for debris

Government scientists have resumed their survey of Alaska's coastline for marine debris.
EARTHQUAKES

Minor earthquake felt in Fairbanks

Seismologists say a minor earthquake in Alaska's Interior early Tuesday was felt in Fairbanks and at Eielson Air Force Base.