Alaska earthquake UPDATES: Tsunami alert issued after 7.2 magnitude quake
A tsunami warning has been issued for Alaska after a 7.2 magnitude tremor struck at a depth of 22 miles rocked the Pacific and sparked a massive alert for the US state
A tsunami warning has been issued for Alaska after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake sparked an alert.
The US National Weather Service said the tremor struck at a depth of 22 miles about 50 miles south of Sand Point.
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- Belfast Telegraph
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- The Herald Scotland
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- Evening Standard
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