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Jul. 16—Update: This story has been updated with a new article: 7.2 earthquake off Alaska Peninsula triggers brief tsunami warning, sending some residents to higher ground Update, 12:55 a.m ...
The United States Geological Survey wrote in a social media post that the earthquake occurred 106 kilometers (65.8 miles) south of Sand Point, Alaska, at 10:48 p.m. Saturd
A tsunami warning issued Monday after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake off southern Alaska was downgraded to an advisory by evening. The 12:54 p.m. quake was centered 62 miles southeast of Sand Point ...
Nine quakes measuring at least magnitude 5.0 struck on or near the islands and in a cluster offshore to the south Sunday morning and afternoon, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. Three of the quakes measured 6.0 or stronger, with the biggest a 6.3 temblor offshore.
A powerful earthquake occurred just south of the Alaska Peninsula Monday afternoon, local time, prompting tsunami warning for part of the coast. The earthquake was initially rated a magnitude 7.4 ...
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The 1964 Alaska earthquake, also known as the Great Alaska earthquake and Good Friday earthquake, occurred at 5:36 PM AKST on Good Friday, March 27, 1964. [2] Across south-central Alaska , ground fissures, collapsing structures, and tsunamis resulting from the earthquake caused about 131 deaths.
“The biggest threat would be any potential tsunami risk,” a USGS geophysicist told NBC News. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800 ...