An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale hits the US state of Alaska

An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale rocked the Kenai Peninsula and other parts of south-central Alaska, USA. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the quake, which occurred at 7:06 am local time, is about 25 kilometers west of Anchor Point. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 69 km, and was widely felt in.