A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of the U.S. state of Alaska, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. According to the Richter scale, the quake measured 7.3 in magnitude. AFP reported that the tremor was felt at 12:37 p.m. local time on Wednesday.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) stated that the epicenter was located about 54 miles (87 kilometers) south of the city of Sand Point. With a shallow depth of only 20.1 kilometers, the quake was strongly felt across the region due to its proximity to the earth’s surface.
In response, the National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami alert for southern Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula. The center warned that certain areas of the Pacific Ocean could experience tsunami activity, with potential impact expected in some coastal zones.
The advisory specified that the warning applies to the Pacific coastline from Kennedy Entrance—approximately 40 miles southwest of Homer—to Unimak Pass, located about 80 miles northeast of Unalaska.
However, based on initial assessments, no tsunami threat was detected for coastal areas outside of Alaska, and no alerts have been issued for those regions.