Strong Earthquakes (7.0., 5.8) Hit Anchorage, Alaska, Reports of Cracked Roads, Collapsed Bridges
Anchorage, Alaska was hit by a series of earthquakes Friday morning. A 7.0 earthquake was followed by aftershocks of 5.8, 4.1, 4.3 and 4.6. with depths of around 20 miles according to the USGS. A tsunami warning was issued for the Alaska coast.
Josh Bierma in Anchorage posted a photo and video:
— Josh Bierma (@jlennyb) November 30, 2018
— Josh Bierma (@jlennyb) November 30, 2018
Former storm chaser David Ruffini in Wasilla reported, “Thank you! Everything is ok. Saved the fish tanks as cabinets exploded. Bridges collapses in Anchorage, cracked roads and all power is out. Pretty intense. Waiting on possible tsunami as I’m close to inlet.”
hank you! Everything is ok. Saved the fish tanks as cabinets exploded. Bridges collapses in Anchorage, cracked roads and all power is out. Pretty intense. Waiting on possible tsunami as I’m close to inlet.
— David Ruffini (@SvrTroposphere) November 30, 2018