Exact location of event, depth 17.7 km, -159.6547° West, 54.6125° North. (Screengrab from tsunami… The quake was centered near Sand Point, a city of about 900 people off the Alaska Peninsula where wave levels late Monday topped 2 feet (0.61 meters), according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. “It was a pretty good shaker here,” said David Adams, co-manager of Marine View Bed and Breakfast in Sand Point. The workers were to wear masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus, he said, in a community where there have been only “limited cases.”. Still, nothing fell to the ground and she said she suffered no damage because she earthquake-proofed her stores by installing 2-inch (5-cm) risers around the outside of her shelves. Rita Tungul, front desk assistant at the Grand Aleutian Hotel in Unalaska, said she felt some shaking but it wasn’t strong. Waves by late afternoon in King Cove were less than 2 feet (0.61 meters), according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. All Rights Reserved. A Division of NBCUniversal. The quake struck in the North Pacific Ocean just before 1 p.m. The quake was centered near Sand Point, a city of about 900 people off the Alaska Peninsula where wave levels late Monday topped 2 feet (0.61 meters), according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. Patrick Mayer, superintendent of the Aleutians East Borough School District, said parents picked up their children from Sand Point School, which also served an evacuation point. A light earthquake with magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) was detected on Friday, 93 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska (58 miles). Event ids that are associated: us7000cqxq. DEVELOPING (ETH) – A tsunami warning is in effect for southern Alaska on Monday after a major earthquake and large aftershock hit near the Alaskan Peninsula. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 has occurred at approximately 10:55 am HST in the … This is the second-largest earthquake in Alaska since the 7.1 recorded in Anchorage in November of 2018. The warning was downgraded to an advisory just over two hours after the quake hit. Got a confidential news tip? The warning was downgraded to an advisory just over two hours after the quake hit. Powerful Alaska earthquake triggers tsunami warning - Home The quake was registered some 55 miles (90km) south of Sand Point, Alaska on … The National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, said the tsunami warning — and later advisory — was in effect for roughly 950 miles (1,529 kilometers), from 40 miles (64 kilometers) southeast of Homer to Unimak Pass, about 80 miles (129 kilometers) northeast of Unalaska. A light earthquake magnitude 4.1 (ml/mb) has occurred on Friday, 97 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska (60 miles). Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: ak020fwi7ejc, us7000cqbz. This is the second large earthquake Southwest Alaska has seen in the second half of 2020. (Michael Armstrong/Homer News via AP). “This is an area where the Pacific Plate is subducting underneath the North American Plate. The temblor warranted a tsunami warning for 950 miles from 40 miles southeast of … Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 11/12/20 / 2020-12-11 17:23:12 / December 11, 2020 @ 5:23 pm. A reported 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the Alaska Peninsula on Monday prompted tsunami warnings for a vast swath of communities, leading some schools to … The quake was recorded at a depth of 19 miles (30 kilometers). Lat: 52.6° N Lon: 170.5° E Location: 115 miles W of Attu I., Alaska Note: Times are local to your browser, unless otherwise indicated See the map or table below for more information A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the Aleutian Peninsula on Monday The quake struck at 12:54 p.m. local time A tsunami advisory was issued for parts of the Alaskan coastline The earthquake was felt to varying degrees at the other four schools in the district, the closest of which is 90 miles away, he said. Patrick Mayer, superintendent of the Aleutians East Borough School District, said parents picked up their children from Sand Point School, which also served an evacuation point. The 7.8 magnitude quake was centered about 65 miles south of Perryville on the Alaska Peninsula, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A magnitude 7.5 earthquake prompted a tsunami warning Monday for a nearly thousand-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast, with waves over 2 … There were no … Id of event: us7000cqbz. The community is about 800 miles (1,288 km) southwest of Anchorage. A magnitude 7.5 earthquake prompted a tsunami warning Monday for a nearly thousand-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast, with waves over 2 … Our truck was swaying big time.”, Adams didn’t take any photos or video: “It just kind of happened all of a sudden.”. By 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, the warning had been canceled. Associated Press journalists Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Audrey McAvoy and Caleb Jones in Honolulu and Mark Thiessen in Anchorage contributed to this report. He said an earthquake of this size, in this area, is not a surprise. And because of that, the Pacific Plate actually goes underneath the North American Plate, where it melts," Caruso said, noting that's why there are volcanoes in the region. “You could see the water kind of shaking and shimmering during the quake. A magnitude 7.5 earthquake prompted a tsunami warning Monday for a nearly thousand-mile stretch of Alaska's southern coast, with waves over 2 feet at the nearest community as the threat subsided. Judge rejects Trump Organization's claim of privilege to shield documents from NY AG, 5 years and counting: Ex-treasure hunter still stuck in jail, Kizzmekia Corbett praised as key scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine, Biden plays hardball as he seeks a mandate: The Note, A biker leads a line of cars driving off the Homer Spit at about on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Homer, Alaska after a tsunami evacuation order was issued for low-lying areas in Homer. The warning was downgraded to an advisory just over two hours after the quake hit, and was lifted Monday night. The 4.4-magnitude earthquake was detected at 17:23:11 / 5:23 pm (local time epicenter). Overnight a powerful earthquake struck the Alaska peninsula, triggering a tsunami warning and evacuations. A powerful 7.8 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula late Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing to higher ground before it was called off without any damaging waves. Id of earthquake: us7000cqxq. Connie Newton, owner of the Bearfoot Inn, a grocery store, liquor store and small hotel in Cold Bay, said the temblor it felt like someone drove into her building with a truck. The National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, said the tsunami warning — and later advisory — was in effect for roughly 950 miles (1,529 kilometers), from 40 miles (64 kilometers) southeast of Homer to Unimak Pass, about 80 miles (129 kilometers) northeast of Unalaska. "You could see the water kind of shaking and shimmering during the quake. The warning was downgraded to an advisory just over two hours after the quake hit, and was lifted Monday night. "And so we commonly have large, magnitude 7 earthquakes in that area.". "This is an area where the Pacific Plate is subducting underneath the North American Plate. Published: Jul. The temblor was reported at 17:23:12 / 5:23 pm (local time epicenter). The size of the quake was originally reported to have been a magnitude of 7.4, but was revised to a 7.5, said Paul Caruso, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey. A tsunami warning has not … For the aftershock that happened 3 months later, see October 2020 Alaska Peninsula earthquake. Advertisement An initial earthquake with a 7.5 magnitude occurred around Sand Point, Alaska, a city on one of the Shumagin Islands, at about 5:14 p.m. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Picture: USGS / Tsunami.gov. The workers were to wear masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus, he said, in a community where there have been only "limited cases.". JUNEAU, Alaska -- A magnitude 7.5 earthquake prompted a tsunami warning Monday for a nearly thousand-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast, with waves over 2 feet at the nearest community as the threat subsided. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The quake was felt widely in communities along the southern coast, including Sand Point, Chignik, Unalaska and the Kenai Peninsula, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center, which said a magnitude 5.2 aftershock was reported 11 minutes later, centered roughly in the same area. Connie Newton, owner of the Bearfoot Inn, a grocery store, liquor store and small hotel in Cold Bay, said the temblor it felt like someone drove into her building with a truck. Waves by late afternoon in King Cove were less than 2 feet (0.61 meters), according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. By Cheyenne Mathews and Patrick Enslow. Public safety officials in King Cove had urged residents to remain vigilant after the warning was downgraded and to stay off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Update: NOAA’s National Tsunami Warning Center Director Dr. James Gridley said all advisories and warnings related to a magnitude-7.8 earthquake late Tuesday night … The epicenter was located 91.7 km (56.9 miles) SE of Sand Point (population 1 064) and 929.9 km (576.5 miles) SW of Anchorage (population 298 695), Alaska. October 20, 2020 Screenshot from U.S. Tsunami Warning Center on Oct. 19, 2020 showing the areas under tsunami alert. It was centered about 67 miles (118 kilometers) southeast of Sand Point, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. Still, nothing fell to the ground and she said she suffered no damage because she earthquake-proofed her stores by installing 2-inch (5-cm) risers around the outside of her shelves. Rita Tungul, front desk assistant at the Grand Aleutian Hotel in Unalaska, said she felt some shaking but it wasn't strong. October 20, 2020 / 7:48 AM / CBS News A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska Peninsula on Monday afternoon, triggering a tsunami warning in the region. The quake struck in the North Pacific Ocean just before 1 p.m. A magnitude 7.5 earthquake prompted a tsunami warning Monday for a nearly thousand-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast, with waves over 2 … In July, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit 75 miles south of Chignik, Alaska, which also prompted tsunami warnings for the area. The quake was recorded at a depth of 19 miles (30 kilometers). The quake was centered near Sand Point, a city of about 900 people off the Alaska Peninsula where wave levels late Monday topped 2 feet (0.61 meters), according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. The quake was centered near Sand Point, a city of about 900 people off the Alaska Peninsula where wave levels late Monday topped 2 feet (0.61 meters), according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. The earthquake was felt to varying degrees at the other four schools in the district, the closest of which is 90 miles away, he said. Our truck was swaying big time. Residents of coastal Alaska, … — Alaska Earthquake Center (@AKearthquake) October 19, 2020 A tsunami warning has been issued for South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula. Mayer said a school bus was dispatched to a fish processing facility to bring workers to the school since it's on high ground. 22, 2020 at 12:00 AM PDT. On July 21, at 10:12 p.m. local time, a magnitude 7.8 undersea earthquake struck ~65 miles south-southeast of the small town of Perryville, Alaska. The National Tsunami Warning Center … The National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, said the tsunami warning was in effect for roughly 950 miles, from 40 miles southeast of Homer to … Tsunami warning science is “still a fairly young science,” Koyanagi said. Earthquake: Magnitude: 5.2 Origin Time: Depth: 43 mi. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). … The community is about 800 miles (1,288 km) southwest of Anchorage. Global time and date of event 11/12/20 / 2020-12-11 17:23:11 / December 11, 2020 @ 5:23 … The agency is reporting a depth of 40 km (25 miles). © 2020 CNBC LLC. The National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, said the tsunami warning — and later advisory — was in effect for roughly 950 miles (1,529 kilometers), from 40 miles (64 kilometers) southeast of Homer to Unimak Pass, about 80 miles (129 km) northeast of Unalaska. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. And because of that, the Pacific Plate actually goes underneath the North American Plate, where it melts,” Caruso said, noting that’s why there are volcanoes in the region. ", Adams didn't take any photos or video: "It just kind of happened all of a sudden.". It was centered about 67 miles (118 kilometers) southeast of Sand Point, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. A reported 7.4 magnitude earthquake off the Alaska Peninsula on Monday prompted tsunami warnings for a vast swath of communities. By Associated Press , Wire Service Content Oct. 19, 2020 The quake was felt widely in communities along the southern coast, including Sand Point, Chignik, Unalaska and the Kenai Peninsula, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center, which said a magnitude 5.2 aftershock was reported 11 minutes later, centered roughly in the same area. "It was a pretty good shaker here," said David Adams, co-manager of Marine View Bed and Breakfast in Sand Point. Public safety officials in King Cove urged residents to remain vigilant after the warning was downgraded and to stay off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. July 22, 2020 A tsunami warning was issued for parts of Alaska after a powerful earthquake hit the state late Tuesday. The USGS says the since-canceled tsunami warning went into place after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit about 61 miles from Perryville, Alaska, at 10:13 p.m. local time. A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) has occurred on Monday, 121 km W of Nikolski, Alaska (75 miles). “And so we commonly have large, magnitude 7 earthquakes in that area.”. Mayer said a school bus was dispatched to a fish processing facility to bring workers to the school since it's on high ground. Her coworker didn't feel the quake at all, she said. USGS reported that a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck south of Alaska, prompting a warning in the region. We want to hear from you. JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A magnitude 7.5 earthquake prompted a tsunami warning Monday for a nearly thousand-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast, with waves over 2 … Her coworker didn’t feel the quake at all, she said. A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Aleutian Islands area off the Alaskan peninsula late Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning for cities and towns within 200 miles of … US and Canadian Pacific coasts are being monitored after a M7.4 earthquake in Alaska triggered a tsunami warning in the area. An earthquake on Tuesday night, July 21, 2020, prompted a tsunami warning across a stretch of coastal Alaska. The size of the quake was originally reported to have been a magnitude of 7.4, but was revised to a 7.5, said Paul Caruso, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey. A M7.4 earthquake hit off Alaska on October 19, 2020, triggering tsunami warnings along the US and Canadian coasts. A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.5 hit south of Alaska at 20:54 UTC (12:54 LT) on October 19, 2020. 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