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The US Tsunami Warning System has declared a threat for surrounding areas following an earthquake that occurred early on Sunday in the Alaska Peninsula region, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The Alaska Peninsula, South Alaska, and other Pacific regions were all included by the tsunami warning.
When widespread flooding is projected, impending, or occurs as a result of a tsunami, the public is warned. After it arrives, flooding can also continue for several hours.
The “notable quake” was initially reported with a magnitude of 7.4, however the USGS later lowered this to 7.2,” SkyNews reported.
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