1 / 4   Several strong aftershocks shattered roads and rocked buildings in Alaska following a 7.0 earthquake that struck the region on Friday around 8:30 a.m. local time. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   A 7.0 earthquake reportedly hit about seven miles (11km) north of Anchorage, the state’s most populous city, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It triggered a brief tsunami warning but was later canceled. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   There are currently no reports of casualties, and local officials said nearly all systems have been restored. However, much of the damage remains in transportation infrastructure and tons of road work has to be done. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   "Some of the damage is more obvious; some parts of the highway have sunken in and completely disappeared," said Justin Doll, the chief of police for the Anchorage Police Department. "We are assessing that - significant damage that will probably take a long time to repair." /VCG Photo