SAND POINT, Alaska – A massive magnitude 7.3 earthquake off the coast of a group of Alaskan islands triggered a tsunami.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake happened at 12:37 p.m. local time, roughly 54 miles from Sand Point, Alaska.
The NWS National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami was confirmed and impacts were expected.
A Tsunami Advisory replaced an earlier Tsunami Warning indicating the effects could be dangerous to people in or very near water.
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The Tsunami Warning Center said they do not expect any widespread flooding from this event.
The earthquake occurred 12 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
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A Tsunami Warning was triggered for cities from Kennedy Entrance to Unimak Pass, according to the warning center.
Cities included in the warning were Sand Point, Cold Bay and Kodiak.
The first waves are expected at 1:30 p.m. local time in Sand Point.
The next waves are expected in Cold Bay at 2:25 p.m. local time and Kodiak at 2:40 p.m. local time.
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This is a developing story. Check back often for updates on this situation.
