A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, prompting tsunami warnings for communities along a 700-mile stretch. Evacuations were ordered as officials monitored the situation, but the warning was quickly downgraded to an advisory, then canceled, with no significant damage reported. The quake, which occurred south of Sand Point, triggered numerous aftershocks and was felt as far away as Anchorage. This event marks the fifth major earthquake in the region since 2020, prompting seismologists to note ongoing seismic activity.
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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Hokkaido, Japan, at a depth of 20 kilometers. The quake, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, prompted no tsunami warning from the Meteorological Agency. Initial reports indicated no immediate damage. The epicenter was located east of Hokkaido.
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Following a significant earthquake in the Drake Passage, Chilean President Gabriel Boric ordered a coastal evacuation in the Magallanes region. Over 1,700 residents, including those from Puerto Williams and Puerto Natales, have already been relocated to higher ground as a precautionary measure. Authorities have issued the highest disaster alert level, mobilizing all available resources. While no major damage or injuries have been reported, residents are urged to remain in designated safe zones at least 30 meters above sea level. The earthquake was also felt in Ushuaia, Argentina, though with minimal impact reported.
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A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning that was later canceled. The quake, which hit at a depth of 29 kilometers, caused some minor damage and prompted evacuations, but no significant injuries or widespread destruction were reported. A subsequent 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the same region hours later. While initial reports described shaking and falling objects, assessments following the event indicated limited structural damage.
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