AN earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 has been repoted 31km southeast of Cantwell, Alaska. It was felt near an anti-ballistic missile launch site Fort Greely which is located in the central side of the state.
It could be felt throughout central Alaska According to Alaska Earthquake Center, the tremor was felt widely in central Alaska. NWS Anchorage tweeted: ...Felt it here at the office as subtle shaking for about 10 seconds. 5.7 magnitude 17 miles SE of Cantwell at a depth of almost 50 miles!... The fort near the earthquake was built to test and launch anti ballistic missiles. It is located in a field close to the Richardson Highway and the weather in the area is ...perfect... for the Cold Regions Test Center, according to Military Bases. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS. Most read in News TRAGIC DEATH NFL player kills renowned doctor and family at home PINNED DOWN Floyd died from low oxygen levels because cop was kneeling on him, expert says HEARTBREAKING Doc wrote about walking with wife in heaven before being 'killed by NFL pro' LURED TO HER DEATH Woman 'stabbed to death by Facebook seller after row over his fridge' ROT IN HELL Woman who saw 300 executions says inmate told victim's family 'I hope you die' HORROR INJURIES Girl, 2, dies after having leg amputated from 'horrific abuse from dad' Read Full Text
