4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska

Aug 02, 2026

Washington DC [US], August 2 (ANI/WAM): A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck the US state of Alaska on Sunday.
According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometres.
No casualties or material damage have been reported so far. (ANI/WAM)

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