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Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Jolts Alaska; Tsunami Unlikely
17 Sep
Summary
- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred west of Nikolski on Umnak Island.
- The earthquake struck the Aleutian Islands in Alaska on the morning of Sept. 17.
- No immediate tsunami threat was reported following the seismic event.
On the morning of September 17, Alaska's Aleutian Islands were shaken by a significant earthquake. The United States Geological Survey reported the seismic event registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.5.
The earthquake's epicenter was pinpointed about 100 miles west of Nikolski, a community located on Umnak Island. As of the report, information regarding potential injuries or damage caused by the quake was not immediately available.
Authorities have confirmed that there is no immediate threat of a tsunami. The National Tsunami Warning Center issued a statement indicating the lack of a tsunami risk following the earthquake.
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