ALASKA - A catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake has violently rocked the Alaska Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific and sending shockwaves through coastal communities. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the quake struck at 11:12 PM AKST (4:12 AM EST) near the Kuril Islands, with its epicenter 75 miles south of Unalakleet.
BREAKING: Eyewitness accounts flooding PulseWire's crowdsourced platform describe 'severe shaking lasting 90 seconds' and 'massive landslides swallowing roads.' Social media users from Kodiak Island shared videos of collapsed buildings, while Anchorage residents reported windows shattering and power outages spanning 30% of the state.
'The ground was moving like a freight train,' said marine biologist Sarah Chen, 34, who was hiking near Kodiak's coast. 'I saw a 10-foot wave crashing into a cabin before the tsunami warning came.' The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued 'moderate' alerts for Hawaii, Japan, and the Aleutian Islands.
Emergency responders are already en route to remote villages, but communication blackouts have delayed coordination. State Governor Mike Dunleavy activated the Alaska Emergency Operations Center, urging residents to 'evacuate immediately if near shorelines.' The Coast Guard confirmed at least 12 boats are stranded on beaches after waves reached 5-8 feet in some areas.
PulseWire's live damage map shows 289 verified reports from users: 148 in Alaska, 72 in Hawaii, and 69 in Canada. Crowdsourced photos reveal cracked highways and flooded roads near Portage. 'This is the strongest quake I've felt in 30 years,' posted construction worker Mark Tatum, who sent a video of debris-strewn streets in Nikiski.
Fact-Checking Alert: We've verified USGS data and cross-referenced with NOAA tsunami models. No fatalities reported yet, but emergency shelters are open in Unalakleet and Cordova. PulseWire is LIVE-streaming updates from the scene—share your location via #PulseWireEarthquake.
@PulseWire: Verify your eyewitness report here: pulsewire.news/quake-factcheck. Stay safe, stay informed.}
BREAKING: Eyewitness accounts flooding PulseWire's crowdsourced platform describe 'severe shaking lasting 90 seconds' and 'massive landslides swallowing roads.' Social media users from Kodiak Island shared videos of collapsed buildings, while Anchorage residents reported windows shattering and power outages spanning 30% of the state.
'The ground was moving like a freight train,' said marine biologist Sarah Chen, 34, who was hiking near Kodiak's coast. 'I saw a 10-foot wave crashing into a cabin before the tsunami warning came.' The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued 'moderate' alerts for Hawaii, Japan, and the Aleutian Islands.
Emergency responders are already en route to remote villages, but communication blackouts have delayed coordination. State Governor Mike Dunleavy activated the Alaska Emergency Operations Center, urging residents to 'evacuate immediately if near shorelines.' The Coast Guard confirmed at least 12 boats are stranded on beaches after waves reached 5-8 feet in some areas.
PulseWire's live damage map shows 289 verified reports from users: 148 in Alaska, 72 in Hawaii, and 69 in Canada. Crowdsourced photos reveal cracked highways and flooded roads near Portage. 'This is the strongest quake I've felt in 30 years,' posted construction worker Mark Tatum, who sent a video of debris-strewn streets in Nikiski.
Fact-Checking Alert: We've verified USGS data and cross-referenced with NOAA tsunami models. No fatalities reported yet, but emergency shelters are open in Unalakleet and Cordova. PulseWire is LIVE-streaming updates from the scene—share your location via #PulseWireEarthquake.
@PulseWire: Verify your eyewitness report here: pulsewire.news/quake-factcheck. Stay safe, stay informed.}
