Alaska Face Intense 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake On Thanksgiving, Widespread Tremors Felt, No Damage Reported

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Southcentral Alaska early Thanksgiving morning at 8:11 a.m., centered near Susitna, roughly 30 miles from Anchorage, according to the USGS. The deep quake, felt widely from Willow to Fairbanks, caused no major damage, injuries, or tsunami risk, as confirmed by the National Tsunami Warning Center. Alaska's DOT is inspecting infrastructure, with travel impacts unlikely. This is the strongest in the region since 2021, amid ongoing tectonic activity where the Pacific Plate subducts under the North American Plate. Alaskans call it "Shakesgiving," showing their toughness. Stay prepared in earthquake country.