A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hits approximately 88 kilometers (55 miles) south of Sand Point, Alaska, Wednesday afternoon around 1:00 pm GMT-8 night, triggering an immediate tsunami warning for parts of South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC).
The tremor, which originated at a depth of approximately 36 kilometers, was recorded at around 10:48 p.m. local time.
ALASKA: 7.2-magnitude earthquake near Sand Point, AK. TSUNAMI WARNING issued for parts of South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula (Source: NTWC) pic.twitter.com/xzUs7nNf84
— U.S. Emergency Alert (@ENSAlerts) July 16, 2025
Tsunami Warning Issued for Coastal Regions
Following the earthquake, the NTWC issued a Tsunami Warning for coastal areas along South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, including Chignik Bay, Cold Bay, Sand Point, and Perryville. Emergency sirens were activated, and officials urged residents to move to higher ground immediately.
🚨 BREAKING: SIRENS BLARING IN OLD HARBOR, ALASKA ⚠️
Alarms are going off and the coast is on edge after the 7.2 earthquake.
Tsunami threat is real but some are asking:
Is this natural? Or is HAARP dialing it up again?
Something’s not right.pic.twitter.com/upputYiqhk
— HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) July 16, 2025
Monitoring Continues as Authorities Urge Caution
As tsunami risk remains under evaluation, authorities continue to monitor wave activity along Alaska’s southern coast. The NTWC confirmed it will issue updates as more data becomes available. Local officials are coordinating with FEMA, NOAA, and other federal agencies to manage the situation and respond to any emerging threats.
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