Alaska Has Had Over 7,800 Aftershocks Since 7.0 Quake On Nov 30

Anxiety in Alaska as endless aftershocks rattle residents

Anxious Alaskans fret as more than 7,800 aftershocks rattle residents seven weeks after 7.0 earthquake caused $100MILLION in damage

• On November 30, Alaska was hit with a massive 7.0 earthquake 
• There were no casualties, though quake did cause $100million in damage
• Since the quake, there have been more than 7,800 aftershocks
• Some of the aftershocks have had magnitudes of 4.5 or greater
• Alaskans have been trying to cope with the aftershocks 

The latest big aftershock happened last Sunday - a magnitude 5.0 jolt that flared already frayed nerves and prompted panicky posts on social media.

That one 'reminded people again that it's not over yet,' said seismologist Natalia Rupert at the Alaska Earthquake Center.

There have been more than 7,800 aftershocks since the main earthquake struck 7 miles north of Anchorage, the state's most populous city. 

Most were too small to feel, but 20 have had magnitudes of 4.5 or greater. 

Rupert expects the temblors to continue for months, although the frequency has lessened, from about 200 daily to a couple dozen a day.

With no end to the seismic action in sight, Laura Dykes said her upcoming vacation trip to Las Vegas will be a huge relief from the stress she now experiences.