Alaska Shaken by 7.3 Earthquake as Tsunami Fears Prompt Swift Alerts
Hey everyone, just wanted to share a major update coming out of Alaska that’s grabbed national attention. On July 16, 2025, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast near Sand Point, Alaska—an event that not only sent tremors through the region but also triggered a swift tsunami alert across parts of the state.
The earthquake hit at around 12:37 p.m. Alaska time, and the epicenter was recorded about 54 miles south of Sand Point, on Popof Island in the Aleutian chain. It’s a remote part of Alaska, but certainly no stranger to seismic activity. That said, the force of this quake was significant enough to activate tsunami warnings almost immediately from the National Weather Service and NOAA. Those alerts covered a wide stretch from South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula all the way to Kennedy Entrance and Unimak Pass.
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Cities like Kodiak, Cold Bay, and even smaller communities like King Cove and Unalaska were put on high alert. Sirens sounded, emergency protocols kicked in, and residents were urged to move to higher ground. In Kodiak, officials advised people to head to designated shelters in schools, and in other areas like Homer, people fled the low-lying Spit in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Fortunately, within a couple of hours, the warning was downgraded to an advisory and eventually canceled entirely by around 2:45 p.m. The biggest wave reported was just six inches near Kodiak, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Despite the potential danger, there were no reports of significant damage or injuries. Some residents felt the shaking strongly—Debi Schmidt from Sand Point described her home shaking so much that doors flew open and items tumbled down. Still, she reported no structural damage, which is a huge relief.
After the initial quake, more than 20 aftershocks were recorded, with the largest measuring 5.2 in magnitude. Michael West from the Alaska Earthquake Center said this kind of activity is expected after such a strong quake. Interestingly, he also mentioned that this is the fifth earthquake above magnitude 7.0 in that particular area since 2020. So clearly, the region is under some geological stress, even by Alaska’s already high seismic standards.
Experts continue to monitor the situation closely, and residents are being reminded to stay informed and prepared. Even though this time the tsunami didn’t materialize into something major, it’s a reminder of how fast things can change when you live along the Ring of Fire.
All in all, it’s a developing story that highlights the importance of early warning systems and community preparedness. Let’s hope things stay calm from here on out.
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