Strong quake hits Aleutian Islands

A strong earthquake struck near the
Aleutian Islands on Thursday, AP quoted the U.S. Geological Survey
as saying.
The USGS said the quake, with a preliminary magnitude of
6.6, was located 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Adak,
Alaska at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). It gave the
location as 1,225 west south west of Anchorage in the
Andreanof Islands. The quake struck at 4:33 p.m. local time
(0033 GMT Friday).
The report on the USGS Web site made no mention of damages
or injuries.
Earthquakes with a magnitude in excess of 6.0 are capable
of causing severe damage.