Earthquake in Alaska

USGS reports small earthquake in Southern Alaska

Associated Press - February 21, 2010 12:24 PM ET

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A minor earthquake has struck north of Anchorage, but no injuries or damages have been reported.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake, with a 3.0 magnitude, hit at 7:28 a.m. Sunday, and it was centered 24 miles north of Anchorage and 1 mile outside the town of Big Lake.

The USGS also says people in Eagle River and Chugiak have reported feeling the quake.

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