6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes northwest of Anchorage, Alaska: USGS
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Alaska was shaken by a significant seismic event early Thursday morning, as a 6.0 magnitude earthquake jolted the region. This information comes courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey, which has been monitoring the situation closely.

The quake occurred at 8:11 a.m. local time, with its epicenter near Susitna, roughly 30 miles from the bustling city of Anchorage. Despite its strength, the National Tsunami Warning Center has assured residents that the earthquake is unlikely to trigger a tsunami, easing concerns of further natural disasters.

A map shows location of 6.0 earthquake near Susitna, Alaska.USGS

Fortunately, preliminary reports indicate that the earthquake has not resulted in any injuries or structural damage. This was confirmed to ABC News by Austin McDaniel, communications director for the Alaska State Troopers.

In response to the quake, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has launched a thorough inspection process. The agency is diligently assessing critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, airports, and tunnels, to ensure their safety and integrity following the tremor.

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is currently conducting inspections of highways, bridges, airports and tunnels, the agency said.

Alaska experiences more earthquakes than any other region in the U.S., according to the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission.

The state is located where two tectonic plates — the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate — meet, which can result in strong earthquakes, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.

The Susitna River in Alaska.STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images

A 9.2 magnitude earthquake, the second-largest ever recorded, occurred in 1964 in the Prince William Sound region.

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