Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 strikes Alaska Peninsula - report

An area of southeast Alaska where the quake occurred. Photo: AFP / Michael Nolan A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the US state of Alaska on Wednesday (US time), triggering a tsunami advisory, the US Geological Survey said. The …

Tsunami warning briefly issued after 6.6 quake near Sand Point, Alaska

A tsunami warning was briefly issued for parts of Alaska Wednesday afternoon, following a strong earthquake in the Aleutian Islands. The Alaska Earthquake Center reports the quake struck south of Sand Point with a magnitude of 6.6. Many residents in the …

Bear dogs help protect Alaska wildfire crews from curious camp visitors

As wildfires continue to burn across Alaska, the crews on the front lines are facing more than just flames. Some are dealing with unexpected visitors: bears wandering through their camps. Enter Mardy and Skye, a mom-and-daughter duo of Karelian bear dogs, …

AROUND ALASKA: Disaster Planning, A New Musher, and a Cool Photo!

Federal Projects Approved The federal government has given the green light to a list of road and bridge projects across the state. The State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities reports that the federal government's approval clears the …

Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 rattles Alaska

The earthquake took place at approximately 12:37 local time (2037 GMT), with its epicentre located about 54 miles (87 kilometres) south of the island town of Sand Point, USGS said. The epicentre had a relatively shallow depth of 12.5 miles.

Alaska Air Group gains Hawaiian Airlines' international routes in DOT approval

Interior transfers thousands of acres to Alaska Native corporation

The Interior Department announced Wednesday that it will convey nearly 28,000 acres in federal lands to an Alaska Native corporation that could help pave the way for a contentious road project needed to access mining claims. The agency transferred the land …

Major magnitude 7.2 earthquake - 54 mi south of Sand Point, Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States, on Wednesday, ...

Date and Time GMT Mag Depth Distance Region Details Jul 16, 2025 12:40 pm (GMT -11) 24 minutes ago 3 hours after main shock 3.3 16 km 24 km (15 mi)E of main shock 85 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska More Jul 16, 2025 11:37 am (GMT -11) 1 hour and 27 minutes …

Tsunami no longer a threat to parts of Alaska’s southern coast after 7.3 earthquake

(The Center Square) – The National Weather Service now says there is no tsunami warning, advisory, watch or threat along parts of Alaska’s southern coast following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck off the state’s southern coast, near Sand Point, …

BREAKING: Tsunami warning issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near Alaska

The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Sand Point, Alaska, on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning after a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Sand …