Alaska rocked by earthquakes, 274 in past week
Pastor Dale Morgan
Alaska rocked by earthquakes, 274 in past week*
June 24, 5:35 PM
According to a report by the U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska has had 274
earthquakes in the past week. A magnitude 5.4 earthquake rocked Southern
Alaska at 11:28 a.m. Alaska Time Zone on June 22, 2009. This would be
3:28 p.m. in Eastern Time Zone and 12: 28 p.m. in Pacific Time Zone. The
earthquake was felt in Skwentna, Alaska; Willow, Alaska; Susitna,
Alaska; and Anchorage Alaska. An official statement from the West Coast
and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center issued at 11:20 a.m. Alaska Time, on
June 22, 2009 stated that a tsunami would not be generated as a result
from the earthquake. However additional studies and surveys will be
conducted by the United States Geological Survey to determine the
earthquakes effects, and tsunami risks.
Aftershocks include an M2.1 earthquake that was felt at 12:18 Alaska
Time Zone, or 4:18 Eastern Time in the same regions of Skwentna, Willow,
Susitna, and Anchorage, Alaska. It is recommended that all those who
live in regions affected by earthquakes have a survival kit prepared and
are ready to take shelter as needed.