Updated July 16, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.
The Unalaska Department of Public Safety has lifted a tsunami warning for Unalaska. The island is no longer at risk of a tsunami, and residents can return to lower ground.
The National Weather Service has also cancelled a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska’s coastline, from southwest of Homer, across the Alaska Peninsula to Unimak Pass.
The City of Unalaska originally issued the warning, following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit about 55 miles south of Sand Point around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
A tsunami was generated by this event but no longer poses a threat, according to NWS. The highest recorded water level of 0.2 feet occurred in Sand Point at 2:10 p.m.
Updated July 16, 2025 at 2:15 p.m.
The Unalaska Department of Public Safety has lifted a tsunami warning for Unalaska. The island is no longer at risk of a tsunami, and residents can return to lower ground.
The National Weather Service has also downgraded a tsunami warning to an advisory for parts of Alaska’s coastline, from southwest of Homer, across the Alaska Peninsula to Unimak Pass.
The City of Unalaska originally issued the warning, following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit about 55 miles south of Sand Point around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
NWS confirmed the tsunami, expecting waves for Sand Point, Cold Bay and Kodiak.
Original:
The City of Unalaska has issued a tsunami warning for Unalaska, following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake about 50 miles south of Sand Point.
Anyone in Unalaska is advised to move to higher ground.
The National Weather Service has downgraded a tsunami warning for South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula to an advisory.
The Weather Service has confirmed the tsunami, and some impacts are expected.
This is a developing story.