ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The major 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Alaska caused people to run from buildings and caused a tsunami alert for coastal areas. Dozens of smaller temblors shook parts of Alaska on Saturday as officials in Anchorage continued recovery efforts after experiencing the most significant earthquake to impact the state's biggest city in decades.
The quake was centered about seven miles north of Anchorage, the largest city in the state, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
A series of aftershocks was recorded following the initial shock, which had a depth of 40.9km, the USGS said.
Around 300,000 people live in Anchorage with 100,000 in the surrounding area
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