A NOAA map showed parts of the Alaska Peninsula under tsunami threat after an earthquake. Though the area is sparsely populated, it includes the Alaska Peninsula Wildlife National Preserve and several small coastal towns.
“We’ve had other quakes in the area that didn’t generate significant tsunami waves, but we’re treating this seriously,” said a state emergency spokesperson. Officials worked to notify and prepare communities for possible evacuation.
Roughly an hour later, there were no reports of damage or tsunami activity, but authorities kept a close watch on the situation.
Shortly after, the tsunami warning was downgraded to an advisory, signaling a lower threat but urging continued caution.
