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NOAA initially issued a tsunami warning for the state's south coast, which was later downgraded to a watch.
Parts of Alaska's south coast were under a tsunami warning on Wednesday after a strong earthquake was felt across the region. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the earthquake as a magnitude of 7.3. Following the earthquake, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a tsunami warning, which was later downgraded to a watch.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS from Alaska 🚨
A powerful earthquake struck near Sand Point, Alaska, shaking the region and triggering a tsunami warning that put coastal communities on alert. Buildings shook, emergency sirens blared, and residents were urged to evacuate to higher ground as the threat of a tsunami grew closer.
Although the tsunami warning was later downgraded, the earthquake's magnitude served as a chilling reminder of Alaska's seismic volatility. In this video, we provide the latest information, eyewitness reactions, and a glimpse into how quickly emergency services responded.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHzULeFrYuk
KATHRYN VICKERMAN
STATE ASSISTANT
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