Offshore earthquake shakes Alaska: USGS

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Aleutian Islands stretching between the US state of Alaska and Russia today, according to the US Geological Survey

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Aleutian Islands stretching between the US state of Alaska and Russia on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

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The epicentre of the earthquake was 137 kilometres (85 miles) northwest of Attu Island, which hosts a small US Coast Guard station staffed by around 15 people, and 407 kilometres (253 miles) from Russia.

There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage.