6.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Aleutian Islands

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Aleutian Islands Wednesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.

No tsunami is expected.


The earthquake struck at 1:56 p.m., about 25 miles south of Tanaga Volcano and 75 miles southwest of the Aleutian community of Adak.

The quake was near the Andreanof Islands, a group of islands near the western edge of the Aleutians.

Washington State DNR performs tests to see how schools may respond to earthquakes

Washington State DNR performs tests to see how schools may respond to earthquakes