Alaska, the United States Geological Survey says.The USGS said the earthquake occurred just before 5 p.m. ET on Monday, approximately 94 kilometres southeast of Sand Point.The magnitude of the earthquake was upgraded from 7.4 to 7.5 just after 5:30 p.m.
ET.A 7.5 magnitude (upgraded from 7.4) earthquake has occurred near Sand Point, Alaska. An assessment is in progress to determine if a tsunami threat exists for BC.
Please continue to stand by for #BC specific information. #BCtsunami https://t.co/uU03RMB6XC— Emergency Info BC (@EmergencyInfoBC) October 19, 2020A tsunami warning was issued shortly after for South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula.