7.3 magnitude Alaska earthquake triggers tsunami
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The quake that struck Alaska’s southern coast on Wednesday, July 16 is part of a larger sequence that may continue to unfold in destructive ways.
Wednesday's magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain struck in a region that has experienced a handful of powerful quakes within the last five years.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Alaska, but Hawaii remains safe with no tsunami risk reported, according to NWS.
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake near Alaska's islands led to a minor tsunami warning, now downgraded. No immediate damage reported.