United States of America 16.07.2025

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurs near Sand Point, Alaska : Media sources on July 17 report that authorities have recorded several aftershocks near Sand Point following the 7.3 magnitude offshore earthquake that struck 88 km (55 miles) south of Sand Point, Alaska, United States, at 12:37 local time on July 16. Reports indicate around 20 aftershocks, including a magnitude 5.7 tremor approximately 94 km (58 miles) south-southeast of Sand Point. Earlier, the earthquake had triggered a tsunami warning off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula, which was expected to impact cities from the Kennedy Entrance to Unimak Pass; however, this has since been lifted. Disruptions to businesses and logistics are likely.