Adak experiences series of earthquakes

Tuesday, December 28 2010

Unalaska, AK – This weekend, three earthquakes hit the western Aleutian Islands, all of magnitude 5 or greater.

On Saturday at 11:45am, a 5.3 magnitude quake occurred approximately 50 miles from Adak, according to the U.S. geological survey. Thirty five minutes later, a 5.2 magnitude quake hit. A final 5.0 magnitude earthquake then struck at 8:32pm.

There have been no reports of injuries or damage.



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