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A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.
The epicenter was situated some 54 miles (87 kilometers) south of the island town of Sand Point, with a depth of 20.1 kilometers, the USGS stated.
The authorities initially issued a tsunami warning but later downgraded it to an advisory.
People advised to move away from bodies of water
The National Tsunami Warning Center issued an advisory for "South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, Pacific coasts from Kennedy Entrance, Alaska (40 miles southwest of Homer) to Unimak Pass, Alaska (80 miles northeast of Unalaska)."
People in the area were advised to move away from bodies of water, including beaches, harbors, marinas, breakwaters, bays, and inlets.
In July 2023, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the Alaskan Peninsula, which is part of the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire. No major damage was reported following the tremor.
Edited by: John Silk
