Southwest Alaska experiences largest earthquake in 35 years

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Takotna Wednesday evening. It was the largest quake to hit the area since a magnitude 5.4 quake struck just south of McGrath in December 1989. Wednesday’s quake was nine miles southwest of Takotna, and just under six miles deep…

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