Why Alaska’s 7.3 magnitude quake has scientists on alert?
Alaska’s Aleutian Islands were rocked by 7.3 earthquake on July 16, triggering tsunami warnings but causing no injuries. Scientists are focused on the quake’s significance as the fifth magnitude 7.0+ event in the region since 2020, suggesting a possible seismic pattern and underscoring region’s vulnerability. The earthquake struck at 12:37 p.m. local time, prompting the centre's tsunami warning.