Magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattles parts of Alaska along Pacific Ring of Fire, noticeable shaking reported

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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattled the Aleneva, Alaska, region on Tuesday.

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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said that the quake struck at 10:34 a.m. local time (2:34 p.m. EST) about 57 miles north-northwest of Aleneva, Alaska at a depth of around 54 miles. 

Light to moderate shaking was reported in the region and residents who live in nearby areas, according to the USGS.

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This means the shaking was felt indoors by many people, while only a few people reported feeling it outdoors.

Dishes, windows and doors were disturbed, while some people reported cracked walls and described the shaking as feeling like a truck had struck the building. Parked motor vehicles were also reported to have rocked noticeably.

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It’s unknown at this time if any damage or injuries have been reported.

No other information was immediately available.

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