The giant earthquake was recorded at 12:37 p.m. local time, southeast of Sand Point, a community located on Popof Island in the Aleutian Chain.

A rare tsunami warning was issued for part of Alaska’s coast after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Sand Point in the Aleutian Islands. A small tsunami wave was measured at Sand Point, Alaska.

Alaska’s Aleutian Islands were shaken by a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday (16 July) which prompted a tsunami warning and calls for coastal residents to get to higher ground. Officials later confirm there was no significant damage or injuries.