By Associated Press - Tuesday, May 23, 2017

HAINES, Alaska (AP) - A magnitude 3.0 earthquake hit southeastern Alaska.

The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says the earthquake struck at 5:37 p.m. Monday local time. It had an epicenter about 17 miles (27 kilometers) west of Haines, a town of about 1,300 people.

The earthquake had a depth of 16 miles (26 kilometers.)



There were no reports of damage or injuries.

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