Alaska Tsunami Warning lifted
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A tsunami advisory issued for south Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula was cancelled Wednesday afternoon hours after a massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake.
No damage was immediately reported. The main threat had been dangerous currents or waves, not widespread inundation, the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said.
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📢 Sirens Scream Across Alaska—Tsunami Fears Surge After Massive Quake Strikes Ocean FloorOn a quiet Wednesday afternoon, terrifying sirens shattered the calm in parts of central Alaska. Sudden Earthquake Sparks Chaos and Panic At exactly 12:38 p.m. local time, a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck about 50 miles south of Sand Point.
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 54 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, triggering a tsunami warning. The warning was later downgraded to an advisory, impacting areas like Kodiak, Cold Bay, and Homer.
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