8.2 magnitude earthquake off Alaskan peninsula, tsunami warning up

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula late Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a tsunami warning. The earthquake hit 56 miles (91 kilometers) southeast of the town of Perryville, the USGS said. The US government issued a tsunami warning for south Alaska and the Alaskan peninsula. “Hazardous tsunami waves for this earthquake are possible within the next three hours along some coasts,” the US […]