A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska on Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of the state’s southern peninsula.
The quake occurred around 4:30 p.m. EST, about 54 miles south of Sand Point, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The National Weather Service quickly issued a tsunami warning, raising concerns about possible waves along the coastline.
A map released by NOAA showed the affected areas, highlighting portions of the Alaska Peninsula under the tsunami threat.
