Earthquake Hits Near Anchorage, Alaska, Triggering Tsunami Warning

The United States Geological Survey said it hit about 8 miles north of Anchorage

A shake map from the U.S. Geological Survey shows the intensity of an earthquake near 

Anchorage, Alaska, on Nov. 30, 2018.USGS

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Alaska Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.

The quake, which hit about eight miles north of Anchorage, prompted authorities to declare a tsunami warning.

Videos posted to social media showed students taking shelter under their desks and grocery store items knocked to the floor from shelves.

- Janelle Griffith