A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska, prompting a tsunami warning across the state’s southern peninsula.
The massive temblor hit about 54 miles south of Sand Point around 4:30 p.m. EST, according to the US Geological Survey. The National Weather Service promptly warned that a tsunami could be imminent.
A tsunami warning has been posted for portions of the Alaskan Peninsula following a massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake.
Few people live on the peninsula, which is home to the Alaska Peninsula Wildlife National Preserve, but a number of small settlements are dotted along the coastal landscape.
