Alaska

Powerful 7.8 earthquake hits Alaska isles; tsunami threat over

Powerful 7.8 earthquake hits Alaska isles; tsunami threat over

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. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 7.8 magnitude quake struck Tuesday at 10:12 p.m. local time. The quake was centered in waters 65 miles […]