Tsunami warning issued after earthquake hits Anchorage

Saturday, December 1, 2018

An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck near Anchorage, Alaska at 8:30 a.m. local time. It lead to ripped roads and building damages. Authorities have issued tsunami warning for coastal areas of southern Alaska after the quake.

As per the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was centered about 7 miles north of Alaska’s largest city. It was followed by a aftershock for a short time.

The roads buckled, ground heaved, things on shelves rolled off even as people took shelter under the tables and desks.

The International Airport Road near Ted Stevens has been damaged, as per the airport Motorists are advised extreme caution. No serious pipeline leaks or fatalities were reported.

Helicopters and drones were scanning the area to assess infrastructure damage across the region.

Alaska Airlines’ operations at Ted Stevens resumed hours later and flights started to arrive and depart from the airport, according to the airlines’ website.

The Coast Guard said the Port of Anchorage remained open to inbound and outbound maritime traffic.

Seismologists predict more aftershocks in coming days and weeks.

At Ted Stevens International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration implemented a ground stop for flights. The airport reopened hours after the quake.

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