A tsunami warning was issued for Alaska's southern coast after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake was felt in the region. The warning covers a 700-mile stretch from about 40 miles southwest of Homer to Unimak Pass. Kodiak, with a population of 5,200, is one of the larger communities affected. Residents of King Cove, a small community with about 870 people, received alerts advising them to move to higher ground. The U.S. Tsunami Center is evaluating threats to coastlines in the Pacific Northwest as well.
A tsunami warning was issued for a lightly populated area along Alaska's southern coast following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake felt throughout the region.
The warning area spans approximately 700 miles, affecting communities from 40 miles southwest of Homer to Unimak Pass, with Kodiak being one of the larger towns.
Officials in King Cove, a small community with a population of around 870, urged residents in coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground.
The U.S. Tsunami Center is assessing potential threats to the Pacific Northwest coastlines after the earthquake.
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