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Major Quake Hits Alaska
A powerful “8.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Alaskan Peninsula late Wednesday.”
The quake hit at a depth of “35 km,” about “91 km east-southeast of Perryville,” prompting immediate regional concern.
Tsunami Alerts and Evacuations
“Tsunami sirens were activated in Kodiak and other coastal areas,”
as the US National Tsunami Warning Center issued alerts for “southern Alaska,
covering the coast from Hinchinbrook Entrance to Unimak Pass.” Evacuations were ordered as a precaution.
Early Assessments
Officials reported “no immediate damage or casualties.”
Governor Mike Dunleavy said the state’s “emergency operations center was activated” to manage the response.
Warnings for “Hawaii and Guam” were later lifted after no major threat was found.
Ongoing Monitoring
The USGS recorded “at least eight aftershocks,” including two “above magnitude 6.0.”
Authorities urge residents to “stay alert and follow official safety instructions” as monitoring continues.
