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Following the tremor, the US Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning for parts of coastal Alaska. Authorities have urged residents in affected areas to stay alert and follow safety instructions.
The powerful quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 17, 2025 02:36 IST
An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale struck the Alaska Peninsula on Wednesday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The powerful quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), raising concerns about potential damage.
Following the tremor, the US Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning for parts of coastal Alaska. Authorities have urged residents in affected areas to stay alert and follow safety instructions.
Emergency services are monitoring the situation, and further details are awaited.
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Published By:
Satyam Singh
Published On:
Jul 17, 2025
