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5.0-magnitude earthquake hits Alaska, no damage reported
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Alaska in the United States on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged. The quake was recorded at a…
The Story in Brief
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Alaska in the United States on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged. The quake was recorded at a depth that seismologists consider moderate.
Alaska lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent seismic activity. The state has experienced several quakes of similar magnitude in recent months. Authorities have not issued a tsunami warning.
The Indian Opinion
Alaska's earthquake is a reminder that seismic tremors happen daily across the Pacific Ring of Fire, yet each one is treated as breaking news. The lazy narrative here is that any moderate quake warrants global headlines. What matters is whether it causes casualties or structural damage. In this case, it did neither. The real test is not the magnitude number but the USGS report on ground shaking intensity and any aftershock pattern in the next 48 hours.
Source: livemint.com
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