Alaska Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning, Evacuations
At a Glance The earthquake was rated 7.8 magnitude.There were no reports of injuries or major damage. Warning sirens blared and residents fled to higher ground after an earthquake in Alaska prompted tsunami warnings Tuesday night. The 7.8 magnitude was centered about 65 miles south of Perryville on the Alaska Peninsula, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no reports of injuries or major damage, but the shaking prompted tsunami warning for coastal areas including Sand Point, Unalaska, Kodiak,...