The Adak earthquake was reported hours after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake was reported in Alaska on Sunday (July 20), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered in San Point at a depth of 47.3 kilometers (about 29 miles).

The USGS described the earthquake as "notable," confirming that it may have been felt by residents in Sand Point and nearby areas. No tsunami warning was issued. Local emergency officials are monitoring the situation but have not reported any injuries or damage so far.

Ground shaking was strongest in Sand Point, with reports of "objects flying out of the pantry and off of shelves," noted the Alaska Earthquake Center.

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake was reported in Alaska on Monday (July 21), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered in Adak at a depth of 56.4 kilometers (about 35 miles). The USGS said it received zero reports of people having felt the earthquake at the time of publication.

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