Strongest-ever earthquake rattles Northern Alaska

Washington DC: An earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude on the Richter scale struck a remote part of Alaska on Sunday, the US Geographical Survey confirmed.

However, no causalities or damages have been reported as yet, after the earthquake hit the country's North Slope.

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It was the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the region, with the previous most powerful quake being recorded in 1995 at magnitude 5.2.

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According to USGS data and the earthquake centre, several strong aftershocks were also felt following the quake. (ANI)
 

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