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8.2 magnitude earthquake strikes U.S.

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An 8.5 magnitude earthquake strikes the U.S.

An 8.2 magnitude earthquake has struck the coast of Alaska

The shallow earthquake struck the Alaskan peninsula at around 10.15 pm local time. Tsunami warnings have been posted across the region.

There were no immediate reports on loss of property or life. But the United States Geological Survey says the earthquake struck at a depth of 35 kilometers.

It is the largest earthquake to hit the United States since 1965. Alaska’s National Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings for several coastal regions, including a “tsunami watch” for Hawaii.

The tremor struck about 91 kilometers east-to-southeast of Perryville in Alaska. Several aftershocks were detected—including two above a magnitude of 6.0.

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Tsunami warnings

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there are tsunami threats to Hawaii and the Pacific territory of Guam.

Locals are receiving earthquake and tsunami alerts on their smartphone devices.

“You in danger. Get away from coastal waters.”

ALERTS FOR RESIDENTS IN KODIAK

New Zealand authorities are also on high alert and investigating the risk of a tsunami.

Evacuations underway

With sirens blaring resident makes their way to higher ground. Tik Tok user @Jacksandboyz narrates the process via a video to her platform.

This footage of a homeowner’s video surveillance has also gone viral. It shows the raw impact the earthquake had. A warning the below footage is confronting.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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