7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska Peninsula region: USGS

 A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula region early on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

According to initial reports, a tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake.

There were no immediate reports of damages.

The offshore quake hit at a depth of 21 kilometres off the Alaskan peninsula, it added. 

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.4 - 106 km S of Sand Point, Alaska https://t.co/ftepDWDKb7

— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) July 16, 2023

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.3 - Alaska Peninsula https://t.co/ude2vdHkah

— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) July 16, 2023