7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Alaska, Tsunami Warnings Issued

7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Alaska, Tsunami Warnings Issued
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, triggering a tsunami along the coast of the state. USGS
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, triggering a tsunami warning along the coast of the state.

The earthquake hit about 62 miles southeast of Sand Point at 12:54 p.m. local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The area is about 575 miles southwest of Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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