Key takeaways:
- A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Alaska late Saturday night.
- The USGS issued a brief tsunami advisory, which was later canceled.
- The USGS continues to monitor the situation and has urged people in the area to remain vigilant and be prepared for aftershocks.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Alaska late Saturday night, prompting a brief tsunami advisory that was canceled about an hour later.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred 106 kilometers (65.8 miles) south of Sand Point, Alaska, at 10:48 p.m. Saturday. The quake was initially reported as 7.4 magnitude but was downgraded to 7.2 soon after.
In Kodiak, Alaska, sirens warned of a possible tsunami and sent people driving to shelters late at night, according to video posted to social media. The USGS also posted a map of the quake’s epicenter on their website.
The tsunami advisory was canceled after monitoring bodies determined that the quake posed no significant threat to the area. No reports of damage or injuries have been reported.
The USGS continues to monitor the situation and has urged people in the area to remain vigilant and be prepared for aftershocks.
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