5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes US State of Alaska

Washington, June 29 (QNA) – An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck southwest of Cordova, Alaska.

The US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 13.3 kilometers. 

No casualties or damage have been reported so far.

Alaska lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region of intense seismic and volcanic activity caused by the collision of tectonic plates. (QNA)