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Alaska earthquake: Magnitude 5.3 quake reported off coast Stock photo of a seismograph. A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska coast overnight, the US Geological Survey is reporting. (Gary S Chapman/Getty Images)

By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content DeskApril 22, 2022 at 2:03 am CDT

NELSON LAGOON, Alaska — A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska coast overnight, the US Geological Survey is reporting.

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According to the agency, the quake, which occurred shortly before 1:30 am EDT Friday, was centered about 26 miles northwest of Nelson Lagoon at a depth of 128 miles.

No information about possible damage or injuries was immediately available. Authorities have not issued any tsunami watches or warnings in the area.

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