November 28, 2025 12:26 AM IST
First published on: Nov 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM IST
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The National Tsunami Warning Center said that no tsunami was expected due to the quake. (Photo: USGA)
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Southcentral Alaska on Thursday, on Thanksgiving morning. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake hit about 9 miles west of Susitna and roughly 30 miles from Anchorage.
The Alaska Earthquake Center said that the epicentre of Thursday morning’s quake was about 26 miles southwest of Willow at a depth of 42.8 miles.
The quake struck at 8:11 am local time, and according to initial reports, there are reports of major damage or injuries.
M6.0 earthquake struck Southern Alaska near Willow, Matanuska‑Susitna Borough, at 08:11 am local time, widely felt in Anchorage and surrounding communities; no tsunami warning in effect. #sismo#deprempic.twitter.com/onbeAGQYvp
According to Newsweek, Anchorage is home to roughly 300,000 residents, making it the largest city in Alaska and by far the most densely populated region near the quake’s epicentre.
Alaska News Source reported that Thursday’s was the largest quake to hit Southcentral since 2021, when a 6.1 magnitude earthquake, 73 kilometers north of Chickaloon, Alaska. In November 2018, Point MacKenzie, Alaska, was struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
Following Thursday’s earthquake, the National Tsunami Warning Center said that no tsunami was expected as a result of the quake.
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The National Tsunami Warning Center said that no tsunami was expected due to the quake. (Photo: USGA) 
