An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the richter scale struck the us state of alaska on sunday: The US Geological Survey reported that the quake's epicenter was located at a depth of 35 kilometers.
According to Qatar News Agency, there have been no reports of casualties or material damage due to the earthquake so far.
Alaska lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region of intense seismic and volcanic activity caused by the collision of tectonic plates.