Minor Earthquake Shakes Interior

Seismologists say a minor earthquake in Alaska's interior was felt in Fairbanks and at Eielson Air Force Base.

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by Associated Press

Story Created: Jul 10, 2012 at 2:27 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jul 10, 2012 at 2:31 PM AKDT

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) - Seismologists say a minor earthquake in
Alaska's interior was felt in Fairbanks and at Eielson Air Force Base.

The 3.6 magnitude quake occurred just before 7 a.m. Tuesday.

It was located 35 miles southeast of Fairbanks.

There are no immediate reports of damage.

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So... said on Wednesday, Jul 18 at 10:12 AM

Please tell me that as a news outlet you do know that the State of Alaska has MANY small earthquakes a day. Slow news day? Don't be lazy, try harder at your jobs...

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