Magnitude 7.9 earthquake in Alaska has triggered a tsunami warning

Star marks the epicenter. The pink line is the tectonic plate.

Simply after midnight native time, an earthquake of magnitude 7.9 was recorded in Alaska right this moment (Jan. 23). The US Geological Survey says the epicenter is within the Pacific Ocean, about 300 km from the closest giant city Kodiak, which has a inhabitants of slightly greater than 6,000 individuals.

The US Nationwide Tsunami Warning Heart stated tsunami warning has been issued, which can cowl coast of British Columbia in Canada and Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California, and Hawaii within the US. The alert urges individuals in these areas to seek out refuge at increased grounds.

Tue Jan 23 10:07:47 UTC 2018 occasion image pic.twitter.com/qeKKqFTysB

— NWS Tsunami Alerts (@NWS_NTWC) January 23, 2018

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