7.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Alaskan island, prompting tsunami advisory

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck 54 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, prompting a tsunami warning that was later downgraded to an advisory. Although the warning affected areas from South Alaska to the Alaska Peninsula, no damage was reported, and residents in Cold Bay expressed little concern due to their elevation.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A big earthquake happened near Sand Point, Alaska, and at first, they worried about a tsunami but then said it was just an advisory, and everyone is safe.

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