A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit south Alaska and the Alaskan Peninsula on Monday afternoon.
The potential impact for the Washington coast is currently being evaluated and will be updated shortly. https://t.co/pSORHdkNp5
— Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources (@waDNR) October 19, 2020
A tsunami warning was issued for those areas, but was later downgraded to an advisory. However, small tsunami have been observed.
ALASKA: The tsunami warning for South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula has been downgraded to an advisory. Small tsunami waves have been observed. Stay off the beach and away from harbors. (Source: NTWC)
— U.S. Emergency Alert (@ENSAlerts) October 19, 2020
The Washington Department of Natural Resources said there is no tsunami threat for Washington.
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