Alaska: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday afternoon, triggering panic among residents and prompting tsunami warnings. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the tremor occurred at 12:37 PM local time (2037 GMT).
Following the quake, authorities issued tsunami alerts for southern Alaska, the Alaska Peninsula, and Pacific coastal areas stretching from Kennedy Entrance to Unimak Pass. Although there were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage, the tremor caused widespread alarm, with residents seen rushing out of homes to safer locations. Officials urged citizens to move to higher ground as a precautionary measure.
We got this incredible footage of today's earthquake from a resident in Sand Point, about 50 miles from the epicenter. We are grateful to those who shared their experiences — it allows others to understand what an earthquake is like, and be better prepared. We are also grateful… pic.twitter.com/5tkqcbgp9Y
— Alaska Earthquake Center (@AKearthquake) July 17, 2025
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Thousands of Americans flee to higher ground after monster 7.3 earthquake triggered tsunami warning pic.twitter.com/8G8lsvpTAl— Simo Saadi🇺🇸🇲🇦 (@Simo7809957085) July 17, 2025