Alaska rocked by 7.0-magnitude quake
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Massive earthquake hits remote area of Alaska
Alaska was rocked by a major, magnitude-7.0 earthquake on Saturday. The quake’s epicenter was reported to be in a remote area near the border between Alaska and Canada. It struck at 11:41 a.m. local time.
An enormous earthquake has rattled the North American continent, with tremors being felt across the US-Canada border.
There were no immediate reports of major damage, but the state transportation department said it would survey roads, bridges and other infrastructure.