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Tsunami warning issued after 8.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Alaska

8.2 magnitude earthquake in alaska

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A massive earthquake jolted Alaska, triggering a tsunami warning. The earthquake of magnitude 8.2 hit off the coast of Alaska. The US Geological Survey reported the quake to have occurred 91 kilometres east-southeast of Perryville. The agency reported the earthquake was at a depth of 35 km. The US Tsunami warning system issued a Tsunami warning immediately after the earthquake. Further details are awaited.


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