6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes northwest of Anchorage, Alaska: USGS

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Alaska Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

According to the USGS, the quake struck at 8:11 a.m. local time near Susitna, about 30 miles from Anchorage.

According to the National Tsunami Warning Center, the earthquake is not expected to result in a tsunami.

Austin McDaniel, communications director for Alaska State Troopers, confirmed to ABC News that there were no reports of injuries or deaths.

Alaska Department of Transportation , The agency said public utilities are currently inspecting highways, bridges, airports and tunnels.

According to the Alaska Seismic Hazard Safety Commission, Alaska experiences more earthquakes than any other region of the US.

According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the state is where two tectonic plates – the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate – meet, which can result in strong earthquakes.

A magnitude 9.2 earthquake, the second largest ever recorded, occurred in the Prince William Sound area in 1964.