A powerful earthquake rocked Anchorage, Alaska and surrounding communities Friday, November 30. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck just seven miles north of Anchorage at 8:29am on Friday morning, at a depth of about 27 miles.
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Insane footage inside a school during the massive Alaska earthquake. pic.twitter.com/ERePRcImKO
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) November 30, 2018
The power of the earthquake destroyed several roads in Alaska. pic.twitter.com/VkFo73OwZK
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) November 30, 2018
Local news and officials report damage around Anchorage and surrounding communities, including damage to roads and highways.
APD is operational after massive earthquake; Call 911 for emergencies only; Many roads & bridges closed; Click link https://t.co/pOeOywBnO9
— Anchorage Police Department (@APDInfo) November 30, 2018
A tsunami warning was issued by the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center shortly following the earthquake and aftershocks for the Cook Inlet.
The warning was cancelled around 10am local time. Here is the alert when it was issued.
