The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 and later upgraded to an 8.2 that occurred 91 km ESE of Perryville, Alaska, at 4:15 p.m. ChST, with a depth of 46.7 km.
The tsunami threat, if any, to Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan from this earthquake is still under investigation.
The community is advised to stay alert for further information, in the event any tsunami advisories are issued for the Marianas.
For more information, contact GHS/OCD Public Information Officer Jenna G. Blas at (671) 489-2540 or via email at jenna.g.blas@ghs.guam.gov.
- SPECIAL BULLETIN -
Officials Monitor for Any Tsunami Threat to Guam from Alaska Earthquake
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 07/29/2021 04:45 pm