Doha: The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the epicenter of the earthquake occurred 87 km from Nikolski, at a depth of 10 km.

According to Qatar News Agency, there have been no reports of casualties or material losses due to the earthquake so far.

Alaska is located above the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area where tectonic plates meet, and their friction with each other leads to strong seismic and volcanic activity.