Strong M6.2 earthquake hits near Sand Point days after M7.3, Alaska

The epicenter was located 81 km (50 miles) SSE of Sand Point (population 1 064) and 932 km (580 miles) SW of Anchorage, Alaska.

1 000 people are estimated to have felt light shaking and 2 000 weak.

The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage…

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