2018 Anchorage earthquake facts for kids
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 Location in Alaska
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| UTC time | 2018-11-30 17:29:29 |
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| ISC event | 614401515 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 30, 2018 |
| Local time | 08:29:28 AKST |
| Magnitude | 7.1 Mww |
| Depth | 46.7 km (29.0 mi) |
| Epicenter | 61°20′46″N 149°57′18″W / 61.346°N 149.955°W |
| Type | Dip-slip (normal) |
| Areas affected | Alaska |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
On November 30, 2018, at 8:29 AKST (17:29 UTC), a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Anchorage, Alaska. The earthquake's epicenter was near Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, about 10 miles (16 km) north of the city.
It was followed by a 5.7 aftershock epicentered 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north-northwest of the city. There were a total of 40 aftershocks. The earthquake could be felt as far as Fairbanks.
Severe damage to several buildings and a highway overpass near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport have been reported. There are no casualties reported so far.
A tsunami warning was issued for nearby coastal areas, including Cook Inlet and the Kenai Peninsula, but they were lifted shortly after.
Images for kids
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USGS Shakemap for the event
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Damage near Palmer
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Damage to Vine Road in Wasilla
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