ALASKA: An earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Ricther scale hit Alaska, prompting the authorities to issue tsunami warnings for several areas of the state.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremors were located 91 kilometres east southeast of Perryville. Eight aftershocks of the earthquake were also recorded.
All #Tsunami alerts for the #Alaska coastline have been cancelled.
Remember, strong and unusual currents may continue for several hours. If you have damage, please report it to your local officials.
Stay safe, get some rest, and we’ll keep the watch for you. Good night. https://t.co/wzUBu4ysK3
— NWS Tsunami Alerts (@NWS_NTWC) July 29, 2021
The USGS issued tsunami warnings for southern parts of Alaska and coastal areas of Atlantic Ocean. However, no casualty had been reported so far.
The governor of Alaska taking to Twitter said that the state’s emergency operation centre had immediately started relief operation.
