Alaska’s coastal region shook with a powerful earthquake. A 7.3 magnitude quake struck south of Sand Point on Wednesday at 12:37 p.m.
People in cities like Kodiak, King Cove, and Unalaska ran to higher ground. Many fled their homes fearing a tsunami threat.
Sand Point Police Chief Allen said there was no damage to the harbor or airport. However, liquor bottles, sauces, and pickles fell and shattered inside the general store. “It smells terrible in here,” the manager said.
Anchorage, located 966 km from Sand Point, also felt the tremor.
The Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert within minutes, but canceled it an hour later.
Tourists and locals rushed uphill. “We just ran to save our lives,” one tourist said.
Seismologist Michael West warned that this was the fifth major earthquake in the area over the past five years. The region remains geologically active.
Our Earth is still restless. People continue to stay alert and protect their lives.
