6.4-magnitude quake strikes near Alaska's Nikolski

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Nikolski in Alaska on Thursday morning, with tremors felt in the area. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage as authorities and residents assessed the situation.Alaska hit by 6.4-magnitude earthquake, tremors felt near Nikolski. ( Representative image) A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Nikolski in Alaska on Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), with tremors felt in the area.The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 114.8 kilometres at 8:19 am local time, the USGS said.The epicentre was located 162.4 kilometres east-northeast of Nikolski and about 1,594.9 kilometres northeast of Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city.There were no initial reports of casualties or material damage following the earthquake. People in the affected area reported feeling the tremors after the quake struck.The earthquake occurred at considerable depth, with its epicentre more than 100 kilometres below the surface. Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, has a population of approximately 291,200.Authorities and residents were assessing the situation following the earthquake, with no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.- EndsPublished By: Sonali VermaPublished On: Sep 17, 2026 20:23 IST