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BREAKING NEWS Major US city that's on volcano watch is rocked by near-5.0 magnitude earthquake By STACY LIBERATORE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 12:58 BST, 29 April 2025 | Updated: 13:01 BST, 29 April 2025 e-mail View comments A 4.
7 magnitude earthquake struck just miles from an Alaskan city already on alert for a possible volcanic eruption. The Alaska Earthquake Center recorded the tremor near Hope at 12:03am local time (4:03am ET). The epicenter was located south of Anchorage, where thousands of residents reported feeling light shaking.
Anchorage sits about 78 miles from Mount Spurr, which continues to show signs of unrest with elevated seismic activity and increased gas emissions. 'Felt it from 45 miles north of Anchorage—first heard the building creak, then came a solid shake followed by a slight rolling motion at the end,' one local shared online. Residents across the region have been warned to 'stay alert for aftershocks and follow local emergency guidance.
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More updates to come. A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck just miles from an Alaskan city already on alert for a possible volcanic eruption.
The Alaska Earthquake Center recorded the tremor near Hope at 12:03am local time (4:03am ET). Anchorage sits about 78 miles from Mount Spurr, which continues to show signs of unrest with elevated seismic activity and increased gas emissions Share or comment on this article: Major US city that's on volcano watch is rocked by near-5.0 magnitude earthquake e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted.
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