A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck today off the coast of Alaska in the Aleutian chain setting off a tsunami warning for the state’s coastal areas.
The huge quake struck at Universal Time (UTC) 20:37:39. It was located nearest to Sand Point, Alaska, 54.3 miles away.
According to a post by @HANKonX on X media, water is now receding along the Alaskan coast following the 7.3 earthquake, a clear sign a tsunami is approaching.
Residents of Sand Point, Alaska have been ordered to evacuate immediately and told to not wait and not return because time is running out. Social media posts indicate water levels have dropped significantly in the last 30 minutes near Raspberry Island, Alaska, and water is receding.
The National Weather Service and US Tsunami Warning Center have issued an urgent alert for all low-lying areas.
For those in or near Sand Point:
- Get to higher ground NOW.
- Avoid beaches, docks, and harbors.
- If you can’t evacuate, shelter in the upper floors of a sturdy building.
The tsunami warning includes a portion of the Aleutian Island as well as Kodiak Island and continues north to Kennedy Entrance which is around 40 miles southwest of Homer.
There have been no reports yet of damages or injuries.
