A powerful earthquake has struck the coast of Alaska, registering a magnitude of 7.3 on the Richter scale. Following the quake, a tsunami warning has been issued. The information was confirmed by the United States Geological Survey, the official agency responsible for earthquake monitoring. This update was reported on Thursday, July 17.
The earthquake was felt at approximately 12:37 PM local time. Its epicenter was located about 54 miles south of Sand Point and at a relatively shallow depth of 20.1 kilometers. Immediately after the quake, authorities issued a tsunami warning for southern Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula. The National Tsunami Warning Center based in Palmyra, Alaska, stated, “The presence of a tsunami has been confirmed, and some impacts are expected.”
The warning covers the Pacific coast from the Kenai Peninsula near Homer, about 40 miles southwest, to the Unimak Pass, approximately 80 miles northeast of Unalaska. In recent years, Alaska experienced a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in July 2023 on the Alaska Peninsula, which caused no significant damage. However, the current earthquake has raised concerns of a potential tsunami, prompting local authorities to remain on high alert.
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