#alaska-earthquake

#alaska-earthquake

The US Geological Survey (USGS) detected a 5.2 magnitude quake at 1am local time (5:02am ET) in Nikolski. The USGS shows a 60 percent chance of a 3-magnitude or greater hit near the epicenter in the next week, along with a small two percent chance of another 5-magnitude or greater. While there was no immediate tsunami warning, online reports suggested residents and authorities are on edge as they assess the potential impacts.