A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook Anchorage, Alaska, just after midnight local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, was about 41 miles to the south. Despite the relatively moderate magnitude, the tremor was felt across a wide area, including in Anchorage, where residents reported ...

A major earthquake has struck just miles from a city already on alert for a possible volcanic eruption. Residents across the region have been warned to 'stay alert for aftershocks.' ...

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Two separate 4.5-magnitude earthquakes occurred within 45 miles of Kodiak on Thursday and Friday, among almost a dozen near ...

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But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan. If you’re on public transport: Follow the same guidelines ...