Tsunami Alert in Alaska After 8.2 Earthquake Hits

An 8.2 earthquake hit southeast of Chiniak, Alaska, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, prompting a tsunami warning. Google Maps

An earthquake of magnitude 8.2 hit 256 km (157 miles) southeast of Chiniak, Alaska at a depth of 10 km at 9:31 GMT on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake sparked a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska, Canada, and a tsunami watch for the entire U.S. west coast, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System said.