A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan coast, with its epicenter located 54 miles south of Sand Point at a depth of 20.1 kilometers. Initially, authorities issued a tsunami warning but later changed it to an advisory. Areas affected included South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, where residents were advised to move away from potentially hazardous bodies of water. In July 2023, another significant earthquake also occurred in the Alaskan Peninsula region, indicating its status within the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire. No major damage was reported after the recent tremor.
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, located 54 miles south of Sand Point, at a depth of 20.1 kilometers.
The authorities initially issued a tsunami warning, later downgrading it to an advisory for parts of South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula.
Residents were advised to move away from bodies of water, such as beaches, harbors, and bays, following the earthquake.
In July 2023, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake also occurred off the Alaskan Peninsula, highlighting the region's seismic activity.
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