India, July 17 -- A tsunami warning was issued for parts of Alaska on Wednesday after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Sand Point. Videos shared online show warning sirens blaring as residents evacuated to higher ground. According to unconfirmed reports, water is receding in several parts of Alaska.

According to NWS Anchorage, areas on alert include Cold Bay, Sand Point, and Kodiak. The alert does not extend to Anchorage.

In a post on X, NWS Anchorage stated, "Tsunami Warning has been issued for the Alaska Peninsula areas from the Kennedy Entrance to Unimak Pass. Cities included are Cold Bay, Sand Point, and Kodiak. We can say with reasonable confidence that the Kenai Peninsula Borough locations will not see impacts."

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