Earthquake: 6.1 quake registered near Adak, Alaska
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake was reported Friday morning at 4:52 a.m. Pacific time 114 miles from Adak, Alaska, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Tsunami Warning System.
According to the USGS, the epicenter was more than 100 miles from a city.
In the past 10 days, there have been two earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 31.1 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.
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This story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the post before it was published. If you’re interested in learning more about the system, visit our list of frequently asked questions.
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