Magnitude 7.1 quake triggers tsunami warning for parts of Alaska

LOS ANGELES: A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the US state of Alaska on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake occurred at approximately 12:37 local time (2037 GMT), with the epicentre …

A tsunami warning is in effect along parts of Alaska's south...

The U.S. Tsunami Center said the warning was in effect from about 40 miles (64.4 km) southwest of Homer to Unimak Pass, a distance of about 700 miles. Among the larger communities in the area is Kodiak, population 5,200. In Unalaska, a fishing community of …

Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 rattles Alaska

The earthquake took place at approximately 12:37 local time (2037 GMT), with its epicentre located about 54 miles (87 kilometres) south of the island town of Sand Point, USGS said. The epicentre had a relatively shallow depth of 12.5 miles.

Alaska tsunami warning issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Sand Point

Residents in areas across Alaska have been told to evacuate and head to higher ground after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami warning, and water began to recede. The quake struck near Sand Point at 12.38pm on Wednesday, local time, according …

Officials downgrade Alaska tsunami warning after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — (AP) — Communities in areas along a 700-mile (1,127-km) stretch of Alaska’s southern coast ordered residents to higher ground after a powerful earthquake Wednesday, but officials quickly downgraded a tsunami warning for the region. …

Breaking: 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Coast of Alaska, Active Tsunami Warning In Place

This is a developing situation, as residents of Sand Point, Alaska are being told to get to higher ground following a 7.3 magnitude quake and tsunami. 🚨 URGENT UPDATE 🚨 A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake has just hit near Alaska Peninsula, close to Sand …

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7.3 earthquake reported off the Alaska coast, tsunami warnings in effect

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake was reported south of Sand Point, Alaska, at 4:37 p.m. Monday. The quake was 87 miles away from the coast and 22 miles deep. For context, an earthquake's strength is based on the Richter Scale, with the highest magnitude …

Powerful Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning For Parts of Alaska – UPDATE: Tsunami Warning Canceled

Update: The tsunami warning was canceled. A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck along the Aleutians in Alaska at approximately 12:37 pm local time on Wednesday. Alaska 7.3 earthquake A tsunami warning was issued for Southwest Alaska. Residents were …

7.3 Magnitude earthquake hits Alaska, Tsunami Advisory in place

ALASKA — 5:49 PM UPDATE: Tsunami Warning has been downgraded to a Tsunami Advisory. ORIGINAL STORY A large 7.3M earthquake has occurred in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. A Tsunami Warning has been posted for parts of the Aleutian Islands and South Alaska. …