Strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits off Alaska
Located at a depth of 10 kilometers some 45 miles south of Atka, Alaska
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A strong and shallow 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit off Alaska, US experts said.
The quake occurred at 5:35 pm Anchorage time yesterday and was located at a depth of 10 kilometers some 45 miles south of Atka, Alaska, according to the US Geological Survey.
The quake occurred at 5:35 pm Anchorage time yesterday and was located at a depth of 10 kilometers some 45 miles south of Atka, Alaska, according to the US Geological Survey.
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First Published: Mar 19 2016 | 10:00 AM IST