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Powerful 8 2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Alaska, Triggering Tsunami Warning

Tsunami Warning Prompts Evacuation After Powerful 8.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Alaska - Videos Sputnik International https://sputniknews.com/us/202107291083482461-powerful-72-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perryville-alaska-usgs-reports/ The US tsunami warning system also indicated a threat of a tsunami in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. A powerful quake was registered on Thursday, 65 miles southeast of Perryville, Alaska, right offshore of the Aleutian Islands. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that the earthquake s magnitude was at least 7.2 but later noted that it may be much stronger, reaching up to 8.2 on the Richter scale. Numerous videos, reportedly showing the quake, were shared by Alaskans on social media.

Alaska Earthquake: 8 2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Alaskan Peninsula, Tsunami Warning Issued

Earthquake in Alaska: 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Alaskan peninsula. (Representational) Washington: An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula late Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a tsunami warning. The earthquake hit 56 miles (91 kilometers) southeast of the town of Perryville, the USGS said. The quake struck at 10:15 pm Wednesday (0615 GMT Thursday). Perryville is a small village about 500 miles from Anchorage, Alaska s biggest city. The US government s National Tsunami Warning Center immediately issued a tsunami alert for south Alaska and the Alaskan peninsula. It initially warned of hazardous waves. About two hours later it gave an update that the forecast maximum height of any tsunami would be less than one foot (30 centimeters) above tide levels.

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