Residents of the Alaska coast warned of large waves after the earthquake


MOSCOW, January 23. / TASS /. Meteorologists warned that after an earthquake of magnitude 7.9, which occurred on Tuesday near the coast of Alaska, there is a possibility of waves that are dangerous for those who are in the water or on the coast. This was reported on Tuesday by the American National Tsunami Warning Center.

Earlier, the center canceled the general alarm about the tsunami threat after the earthquake. "The tsunami recommendation remains valid for the coastal zones of Alaska from the strait near the island of Khinchaybrook to Chignik Bay." The recommendation means that flows or waves dangerous to people in the area are possible. be dangerous for swimmers, boats and coastal buildings, "- said in a statement.

The epicenter of the earthquake was in the Gulf of Alaska 278 km southeast of the city of Kodiak. The outbreak was 19 km below the seabed. The tsunami threat was declared for the states of Alaska, Washington and Hawaii, the Pacific coast of Canada.

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