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A magnitude 6.5 earthquake shakes the coasts of Alaska

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A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Alaskan town of Nikolski on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), with no casualties or material damage reported so far as authorities assess the potential risk of a tsunami

The 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Alaska, marked in red.
The 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Alaska, marked in red.USGS

So far, authorities have not reported any material damage or victims, and the possible activation of tsunami alerts is being evaluated

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has struck the town of Nikolski, Alaska, on Thursday, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). So far, authorities have not reported any material damage or victims, and the possible activation of tsunami alerts is being evaluated.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 83 kilometers, according to the agency.