Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Magnitude 6 earthquake hits Southcentral Alaska
A big earthquake happened in Southcentral Alaska on Thanksgiving morning.
It was a magnitude 6 earthquake, which means it was quite strong.
The earthquake was about 9 miles west of a place called Susitna and about 30 miles from Anchorage.
The center of the earthquake was 26 miles southwest of Willow and very deep, about 42.8 miles underground.
The experts said that there would be no big waves in the ocean because of this earthquake, so people didn't need to worry about that.
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Southcentral Alaska on Thanksgiving morning.
The quake hit about 9 miles west of Susitna and 30 miles from Anchorage.
The epicenter was 26 miles southwest of Willow at a depth of 42.8 miles.
No tsunami was expected due to the earthquake.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) and Alaska Earthquake Center provided the information.
- Who
- US Geological Survey (USGS) and Alaska Earthquake Center
- What
- Magnitude 6 earthquake
- When
- Thanksgiving morning
- Where
- Southcentral Alaska, 9 miles west of Susitna, 30 miles from Anchorage
- Why
- Not specified
- Magnitude
- 6.0
- Location
- Southcentral Alaska
- Distance from Anchorage
- 30 miles
- Epicenter
- 26 miles southwest of Willow
- Depth
- 42.8 miles
- Tsunami Warning
- No tsunami expected
- Date
- Thanksgiving Day
