An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Alaskan Peninsula late Wednesday at a depth of 35 km, about 91 km east-southeast of Perryville. The quake “triggered tsunami warnings and intense monitoring across the Pacific region.”

Tsunami sirens went off in Kodiak and other coastal areas, prompting precautionary evacuations. The US National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) issued alerts for southern Alaska, covering the coast from Hinchinbrook Entrance to Unimak Pass. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy confirmed the state’s emergency operations center was activated to coordinate response efforts.

No immediate damage or casualties were reported. Initial tsunami warnings for Hawaii and Guam were later lifted after assessments showed “no significant threat to those areas.” The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, along with agencies in Japan and New Zealand, began evaluating potential risks to their coastlines.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded at least eight aftershocks following the main quake, with two above magnitude 6.0, showing “ongoing seismic activity in the region.”

Authorities continue to monitor the situation and urge residents in coastal zones to “stay alert and follow official safety instructions.” For updates and preparedness resources, residents are advised to follow local emergency services and official tsunami warning centers.