A 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Alaska early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 8:11 a.m. local time near Susitna, which is about 30 miles from Anchorage, according to the USGS. A map shows location of 6.0 earthquake near Susitna, Alaska. A tsunami is not expected to form as a result of the quake, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported at 9:54 a.m. Tuesday less than a mile from Paso Robles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred eight miles from Atascadero, 19 miles from Morro Bay, 22 miles from Los Osos, and 23 miles from San Luis Obispo. In the last 10 days, there have been no earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 3.5 miles.
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a small earthquake struck New Jersey on Monday. A 1.6 magnitude quake was recorded at around 2:46 p.m. northeast of Califon in Hunterdon County, the USGS said. It was felt by at least eight people, according to the federal agency. This latest earthquake follows a pair of more powerful ones that shook the Garden State in August. A 2.7 magnitude quake rattled Hillsdale on Aug. 5, days after a 3.0 magnitude quake struck Bergen County's Hasbrouck Heights.
For a weekly email blast of the best in San Francisco culture, sign up for our Fogcutter newsletter . It's been a busy week in the Bay Area. On Thursday, the East Bay was hit with a small quake on the same day as California's annual earthquake drill. In Solano County, bakers made a 7-foot Labubu out of bread, and in San Francisco, neighbors are complaining about "screaming" Waymos on their dead-end street. Dreamforce packed SoMa with thousands of lanyarded visitors,
A devastating magnitude 6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on August 31 killed more than 2,200 people and injured some 3,600, according to the Taliban authorities. Nearly half a million were affected by the earthquake in the worst-hit Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, with relief and rescue efforts continuing even after three weeks of the tragedy. However, as the local government and aid agencies attempt to provide support to victims in a country largely dependent on international humanitarian support, women remain visibly absent from these efforts.
A preliminary magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck near Clayton Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at around 3 p.m. and had a depth of about 4 miles. The tremor was felt in the East Bay, including Antioch. There are no reports of any injuries or damages.
