Moderate quake felt in southwest Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A moderate earthquake was felt by residents in southwest Alaska Saturday afternoon, but there have been no immediate reports of damage.
The Alaska Earthquake Center says the temblor had a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 and it was located at a depth of about 7 miles. However, the U.S. Geological Survey put the preliminary magnitude at 5.5. It was recorded just before 1 p.m. AKST.
The quake on the Alaska Peninsula was felt in Dillingham and was centred about 35 miles south of the community of Pilot Point, or 400 miles southwest of Anchorage.
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