7.3 magnitude Alaska earthquake triggers tsunami
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iHeart on MSN5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In USA 5.4-magnitude earthquake was reported in Alaska on Wednesday (July 16), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered in Atka at a depth of 69 kilometers (about 43 miles). The USGS said it received one report of person having felt the earthquake at the time of publication.
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 54 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, triggering a tsunami warning. The warning was later downgraded to an advisory, impacting areas like Kodiak, Cold Bay, and Homer.
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