Large earthquake rocks Anchorage, Alaska, causing 'major infrastructure damage'

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A magnitude 7 earthquake rocked southern Alaska, prompting the government to declare a disaster. The tsunami alert in the area was also released and was later removed, The Guardian reported.
The 7-magnitude earthquake was accompanied by more than 40 small and severe aftershocks, with a depth of 40.9 km, and Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, with a population of about 300,000. about 12 km north. Some pictures show many people running away from the office or hiding under the desk.
People came back inside after the first earthquake, but five minutes later, aftershocks hit 5.8 degrees and made their way back to the streets. Alaska earthquake today: Live coverage of aftermath of 7.0 magnitude quake near Anchorage
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