7.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Alaska
Alaska (US), July 16: An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hit 801km SW of Homer in Alaska, US, on Sunday, according to National Centre of Seismology (NCS).
The earthquake's depth was discovered to be 10 km. The epicentre was located at latitude 54.59 and longitude -161.05, according to NCS.
"Earthquake of Magnitude:7.0, Occurred on 16-07-2023, 12:18:18 IST, Lat: 54.59 & Long: -161.05, Depth: 10 Km, Location: 801km SW of Homer, Alaska, USA," the NCS said on Twitter.
There have been no reports of casualties or property damage as of yet. However, a Tsunami warning was issued for some areas of Alaska in accordance with established protocol.
More information is awaited.
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- With inputs from agencies
