A tsunami warning has been issued for the Aleutian Islands after an earthquake with a 7.5 magnitude was centered about 67 miles southeast of Sand Point at 12:54 pm.
The nearest communities are:
- 67 miles SE of Sand Point
- 97 miles S of Perryville
- 101 miles SE of Mt. Dana
- 103 miles S of Mt. Kupreanof
- 110 miles SE of Pavlof Volcano
- 111 miles SE of Pavlof Sister
- 114 miles SE of Emmons Lake
- 114 miles E of King Cove
Residents of the Kenai Peninsula received the warning in their smart phones just after 1 pm.
The warning advised of severe building damage possible and to move to higher ground due to the wave. Sand Point is about 39 feet above sea level and has a population of about 1,130. The wave is estimated to arrive in Sand Point at 1:55 pm and Cold Bay at 2:45 pm. It is estimated to reach Kodiak at 2:50 pm.
Prayers for all who are in the path..
Wishing all our friends in Perryville are safe
Not all that far from Scotch Cap. Not familiar with the place? It was wiped off the map in the 1940’s by a tidal wave in the dark of night.
Anyone in the area familiar w/ the story of the missing Scotch Cap Lighthouse would’ve been mighty concerned to hear of a 7.4 in the hood.
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