Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Alaska, no initial reports of damage

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Kaktovik in Alaska, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Sunday.

There were no initial reports of damage, Alaska`s Division of Emergency Services said. Kaktovik is a village of about 260 residents on the edge of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

More details are awaited.