(USGS)
A tsunami warning has been issued after a 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska.
Authorities said the quake – which was recorded at 10:15 pm on Wednesday local time (6.15am GMT Thursday) was shallow, having a depth of 35km.
In Alaska, tsunami warnings were issued for southern parts, the Peninsula, and Pacific coastal areas from Hinchinbrook Entrance to Unimak Pass.
Meanwhile, authorities issued warnings for Hawaii and the US Pacific territory of Guam after the earthquake.
Countries investigating potential tsunami threat
Other countries are investigating whether there is a potential tsunami threat following the quake off the coast of Alaska.
In New Zealand, authorities said they were assessing if there was any danger to coastal regions.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency said it was investigating whether there was a possibility of a tsunami hitting Japan, according to public broadcaster NHK.
Additional reporting by Reuters
Zoe Tidman29 July 2021 09:20
Details of earthquake
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake was magnitude 8.2 and hit 91km east southeast of Perryville, Alaska.
The quake was about 46km below the surface of the ocean, according to USGS.
Two other earthquakes with preliminary magnitudes of 6.2 and 5.6 occurred in the same area within a half hour of the first one, the body reported.
Zoe Tidman29 July 2021 09:06
BREAKING: Tsunami warning as 8.2-magnitude tremor strikes off coast
Zoe Tidman29 July 2021 08:22
Good morning and welcome to our rolling coverage of the Alaska earthquake and tsunami warnings in the region.
Zoe Tidman29 July 2021 08:15
