5.6-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES ALASKA

WASHINGTON, OCTOBER 15 /SRNA - RIA Novosti/ - An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the US state of Alaska, the United States Geological Survey /USGS/ reported.

According to the USGS, the quake was recorded 43 kilometers northwest of Lake Minchumina.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of four kilometers.

There have been no reports of casualties or material damage so far.

The southern half of Alaska, which lies within the Aleutian volcanic arc, is a seismically active region.

Although most earthquakes are moderate in magnitude, the USGS has recorded 12 quakes measuring more than 7.5 on the Richter scale since 1900.