Tsunami warning issued for parts of Alaska after Magnitude 7.3 earthquake

A tsunami warning is in effect for areas along the Alaskan archipelago after a Magnitude 7.3 earthquake on Wednesday afternoon. The first wave is expected at 1:30 p.m. AKDT. 

SAND POINT, Alaska – A massive magnitude 7.3 earthquake off the coast of a group of Alaskan islands has triggered a Tsunami Warning. 

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake happened at 12:37 p.m. local time, roughly 54 miles from Sand Point, Alaska. 

The earthquake occurred 22 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. 

Alaska earthquake information on July 16, 2025.

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A Tsunami Warning was triggered for cities from Kennedy Entrance to Unimak Pass, according to NOAA. 

Cities included in the warning are Sand Point, Cold Bay and Kodiak. 

Alaska tsunami alerts on July 16, 2025.

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The first waves are expected at 1:30 p.m. local time in Sand Point. 

The next waves are expected in Cold Bay at 2:25 p.m. local time and Kodiak at 2:40 p.m. local time. 

Estimated arrival times for waves from tsunami warning in Alaska. 

Tsunamis are a series of dangerous waves that can occur after massive movements in terrian such as earthquakes or landslides. The first wave may not be the largest.

Anyone located on the coast near the warning area should evacuate to higher ground immediately. 

This is a developing story. Check back often for updates on this situation.