Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Alaska at Depth of 87 Kilometers

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the Aleneva area of the US state of Alaska on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey.

The quake occurred at a depth of 87 kilometers. The available information did not specify its exact distance from Aleneva.

There were no immediate details in the report about injuries or damage. The extent to which residents felt the shaking was also not stated.

Alaska is a seismically active region where earthquakes are common. Their effects at the surface depend on several factors, including depth and distance from populated areas.