Alaska rocked by 7.3-magnitude earthquake: Tsunami warnings issued
Tsunami warning issued for parts of Alaska after 7.3-magnitude earthquake
- A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska's southern coast, triggering a tsunami warning for a 700-mile stretch.
- The tremor occurred near Sand Point on Popof Island, prompting communities including Kodiak, Unalaska, and King Cove to order residents to higher ground.
- Officials urged people in coastal areas to move at least 50 feet above sea level and 1 mile inland as part of evacuation procedures.
- Despite the initial warning and activated procedures, no significant damage was reported in the affected areas an hour after the quake.
- Data from tsunami buoys later confirmed there was no threat to Washington, indicating the wider tsunami threat was not realized.