The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit off Alaska’s southern coast late Saturday. A tsunami warning was issued for nearby areas but was later canceled.
USGS said the quake struck offshore about 55 miles southwest of Sand Point, Alaska, at a depth of 13 miles around 2248 local time or about 0248 ET.
Homes violently shook during the quake.
Earthquake just hit Kodiak, Alaska Residents are bracing for an incoming tsunami pic.twitter.com/0H8Ow8KlJE
— Redneck Azn (@LMFireSystems1) July 16, 2023
The tsunami alert was posted for about an hour across Aleutian islands, extending from Unimak Pass to Kennedy Entrance.
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