Alaska earthquake measuring 7.5 triggers tsunami warning

JUNEAU, Alaska (KABC) -- Parts of southern Alaska are under a tsunami warning after a reported magnitude 7.5 earthquake off Sand Point, Alaska.

The quake hit at 1:54 p.m. in the ocean just south of the Alaska peninsula and was followed by aftershocks measuring 5.2 and 4.3.
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It was initially estimated at 7.4 and then the magnitude was upgraded to 7.5.

Southern California officials say there is no threat of tsunami off the coast here.
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