Powerful Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert Along Alaska’s Southern Coast: Emergency Response Underway

Anchorage, Alaska – A major undersea earthquake occurred early this morning off the southern coast of Alaska, prompting tsunami alerts and widespread evacuation efforts across multiple coastal communities.

The earthquake, which the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) measured at a magnitude of 8.2, struck at approximately 2:30 a.m. local time, sparking immediate concern for residents and emergency authorities alike.