Powerful 7.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes Alaska, Prompting Tsunami Alert

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the coast of Alaska on Wednesday, leading to a tsunami warning for parts of the state, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at approximately 12:37 p.m. local time (2037 GMT), with its epicenter located about 54 miles (87 kilometers) south of Sand Point, a small island community, at a shallow depth of 20.1 kilometers.

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The National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) in Palmer, Alaska, issued a tsunami warning for South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, stating that a tsunami had been confirmed and some impacts were expected. Based on initial assessments, the NTWC noted that tsunami warnings were not extended to regions beyond the immediate area. Alaska, situated on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, has a history of significant seismic events, including a 9.2-magnitude earthquake in March 1964, the strongest ever recorded in North America.