2018 Anchorage earthquake
On November 30, 2018, at 8:29 a.m. AKST (17:29 UTC), a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Anchorage in South Central Alaska. The earthquake's epicenter was near Point Mackenzie, about 10 miles (16 km) north of Anchorage, and occurred at a depth of 29 miles (47 km). It was followed six minutes later by a magnitude 5.7 aftershock centered 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north-northwest of the municipality. The earthquake could be felt as far away as Fairbanks.
Damage to the Glenn Highway | |
| UTC time | 2018-11-30 17:29:29 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 616643636 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 30, 2018 |
| Local time | 08:29:28 AKST |
| Magnitude | 7.1 Mww |
| Depth | 46.7 km (29.0 mi) |
| Epicenter | 61.346°N 149.955°W |
| Type | Dip-slip (normal) |
| Areas affected | Alaska |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.474 g |
| Aftershocks | 2,455 (As of January 1, 2020) |
| Casualties | 117 injured |
The National Tsunami Warning Center—itself located inside the quake zone, in Palmer, Alaska, 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Anchorage—issued tsunami warnings for nearby coastal areas, including Cook Inlet and the Kenai Peninsula, but they were lifted shortly after.
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