-A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook Anchorage, Alaska on Friday morning at 8.29am

-The center of the earthquake took place about seven miles from Anchorage, the largest city in the state 

-A tsunami warning was initially placed for coastal areas including Alaska's Cook Inlet and southern Kenai Peninsula but it was later cancelled  

-At least eight aftershocks rippled through the city, the largest one measuring 5.8 magnitude in Anchorage

-Buildings were destroyed, roads crumbled and collapsed, and residents ran under desks for cover  

-Alaska averages 40,000 earthquakes per year, which is more large quakes than the other 49 states combined

-White House said President Trump, who is in Argentina for the G20 Summit, has been briefed on the quake 

-Alaska Governor Bill Walker has declared a state of emergency in Anchorage 

-No immediate deaths or injuries have been reported in the disaster 

A devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Alaska early Friday morning, ripping apart roads, swaying buildings, and sending locals running for cover.

The powerful temblor struck north of Anchorage at 8.29am Alaska time, causing frightened locals to hide under desks and random pieces of furniture for shelter.

Officials announced a tsunami warning then canceled it after checking for potential underwater landslides and determining there was no threat.

The White House said President Donald Trump, who is in Argentina for the G20 Summit, has been briefed on the earthquake and Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders tweeted 'We are praying for the safety of all Alaskans' on Friday. 

Trump later tweeted his sympathies saying: 'To the Great people of Alaska. You have been hit hard by a "big one." Please follow the directions of the highly trained professionals who are there to help you. Your Federal Government will spare no expense. God Bless you ALL!'

There have been no immediate reports of deaths or injuries from the temblor.

Alaska Governor Bill Walker has declared a state of emergency. 

A fierce 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Anchorage, Alaska early Friday morning. The temblor completely broke up Vine Road in Wasilla, destroying the only road connecting Wasilla to Anchorage

A closer look reveals how the forceful shake cracked the asphalt road followed by eight aftershocks added to the damage 

Officials respond to a stranded vehicle on a collapsed road along Minnesota Drive near the airport in Anchorage