A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska’s Aleutian chain on Wednesday afternoon, briefly triggering a tsunami warning for vast portions of the state’s southern coastline.
🔹 Quake Details
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit at approximately 12:37 PM AKDT, centered about 54 miles (87 km) south of the community of Sand Point, at a depth of roughly 12 miles (19 km).
The National Tsunami Warning Center initially issued a tsunami warning for:
- Portions of the Aleutian Islands
- Alaska Peninsula
- Kodiak Island
- Areas north to Kennedy Entrance, about 40 miles southwest of Homer
This warning was later downgraded to an advisory and fully canceled just before 3:00 PM local time, alleviating immediate concerns for residents and emergency responders.
📢 Official Update
We have reviewed a magnitude 7.3 earthquake 55 miles south of Sand Point at 12:37 PM AKDT in the Alaska Peninsula region of Alaska, located at a depth of about 9 miles (15 km). The magnitude and location may change slightly as additional data are received and processed. This…
— Alaska Earthquake Center (@AKearthquake) July 16, 2025
🌊 Tsunami Alert Status
Though the tsunami warning triggered immediate concern, no significant waves were observed or reported. The cancellation of the advisory shortly before 3:00 PM AKDT confirmed the end of the immediate threat.
Authorities continue to monitor aftershocks and assess infrastructure near affected coastal communities, particularly around the Aleutian Islands and Alaska Peninsula.
⚠️ This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as more information becomes available.
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