Powerful 8.2 Earthquake Off Alaska Triggers Tsunami Alerts and Overnight Evacuations
In the early hours of March 6, 2026, a powerful earthquake struck beneath the waters of the Alaskan Peninsula, sending shockwaves across the region and prompting urgent tsunami warnings. The quake, measured at magnitude 8.2 by the United States Geological Survey, occurred offshore near the small coastal community of Perryville and quickly triggered emergency alerts throughout southern Alaska.
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