Alaska earthquake: Tsunami warning as huge 8.1 quake strikes US - 'Move to higher ground!'

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A MAJOR earthquake has rocked the Alaska Peninsula and residents have been urged to evacuate to higher ground.

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.The quake was reported near Sandpoint, Aleutians East, in Alaska. According to the United States Geological Survey , the quake hit on Wednesday 28 July 2021 at 10:15pm local time at a very shallow depth of four miles. The depth of the quake was 35km, the USGS added.

 

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