Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state.
The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday. The earthquake had a depth of 13 miles (21 kilometers,)
The center says the earthquake was felt in Fairbanks, North Pole, Fort Wainwright, and Eielson Air Force Base. There are no reports of damage.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}On Nov. 30, a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit south-central Alaska. The earthquake buckled roads, and homes and buildings sustained heavy damage. There have been thousands of aftershocks since.