5.2 Quake Strikes Near Alaska, No Tsunami Alert
• A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Nikolski, Alaska, in the Aleutian Islands.
• The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles, approximately 75.8 miles south-southwest of Nikolski.
• No tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake; residents are advised to stay informed and prepared for aftershocks.
Earthquake near Nikolski, Alaska; no tsunami warning
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska's Aleutian Islands early Tuesday, near the village of Nikolski. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) and was centered approximately 75.8 miles (122 kilometers) south-southwest of Nikolski. Fortunately, no tsunami warning was issued following the seismic event.
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