Alaska Is Hit by a Damaging 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake

A massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska Friday morning prompting a tsunami warning for the state, which was later canceled. 

According to CNN News, the earthquake struck around 8:30 am local time, approximately eight miles north of the state’s largest city, Anchorage. 

The United States Geological Survey reports that the quake was “the result of normal faulting at a depth of about 40 km.”

The USGS also noted that earthquakes are common in this area of Alaska. According to the USGS website, “Earthquakes are common in this region. Over the past century, 14 other M 6+ earthquakes have occurred within 150 km of the November 30, 2018 event.”

Following the quake, videos began to surface showing students hiding under desks and inventory falling off of shelves in grocery stores, NBC reports. 

The outlet also reported that Alaska’s governor Bill Walker has issued a major declaration of disaster after the quake and is communicating with the White House for relief.

The Anchorage Police Department released a statement following the quake noting that “There is major infrastructure damage across Anchorage.”

The statement continues, “Many homes and buildings are damaged. Many roads and bridges are closed. Stay off the roads if you don’t need to drive. Seek a safe shelter. Check on your surroundings and loved ones.”

At the Anchorage International Airport, all…