7.4 Earthquake Alaska Tsunami Warning: USGS
Recently, the United States Geological Survey (USGC) announced that an earthquake hit the Alaska peninsula. USGC issued a warning that the earthquake that struck off the Alaska peninsula could lead to a tsunami. Yes, you heard it right, a warning has been issued the earthquake can trigger a tsunami in Alaska. Since the United States Geological Survey released its statement to raise an alarm, people have been distressed. A stir has occurred as some people are getting panic due to the Tsunami threat in the Alaska peninsula. If you are also scrambling to the internet regarding the same, this article will help you and let you know some imperative details shared by USGC. So be sticky with this page and know everything that you need to know.
Alaska 7.4 Earthquake Tsunami Warning
Talking about the magnitude of the earthquake that struck off the Alaska peninsula, it is the main aspect that is causing a stir. Reportedly, the earthquake that hit the Alaska peninsula was 7.4 magnitude. Reportedly, the tremors of the earthquake that hit the Alaska peninsula were felt late Saturday local time on July 15, 2023. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami warning. The United States Geological Survey further added that the shallow quake hit the Alaska peninsula at 10:48 pm on Saturday or 0648 GMT Sunday. Shift to the next section and read more details.
The shallow quake came about 55 miles southwest of the small town of Sand Point. Meanwhile, The National Tsunami Warning Center based in Palmer, Alaska also issued a warning for tsunami which is in effect for the Alaska Peninsula and South Alaska. The National Tsunami Warning Center stated, “For other US and Canadian Pacific coasts in North America, the level of tsunami danger is being evaluated.” Do you know Alaska is part of the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire? Take a look below and know more details.
It is not the first time that Alaska was struck off by an earthquake of magnitude 7.4. In 1964, Alaska was hit by an earthquake which was of 9.2 magnitude. It was the strongest ever earthquake witnessed in North America. At that time, the 9.2 magnitude earthquake destroyed Anchorage and caused a tsunami in the Gulf of Alaska, Hawaii, and the US west coast. In March 1994, nearly 250 people were killed by a tsunami unleashed by a 9.2 magnitude earthquake. This time Alaska suffered an earthquake of a magnitude of 7.4. Stay tuned to this website for further updates and the latest news.
