Alaska Hit by Strong Earthquake

King Cove, Alaska was the closest city to the epicenter of a 7.2 earthquake in the Bering Sea

No tsunami alert issued following the earthquake

KING COVE, Alaska (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the Bering Sea off the coast of southwestern Alaska on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2 and was centered about 58 miles (93 kilometers) south-southeast of King Cove, Alaska, at a depth of about 25 miles (40 kilometers), according to the USGS.

The quake was felt in King Cove, Adak and other communities in the Aleutian Islands, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami alert following the earthquake.

The Aleutian Islands are located in a seismically active region and are frequently hit by earthquakes and volcanoes.

In 2018, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck the Aleutian Islands, causing widespread damage and triggering a tsunami that hit Alaska and other parts of the Pacific Ocean.

The Aleutian Islands are part of the Aleutians West Census Area and Aleutians East Borough in Alaska.