Alaska tsunami warning issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Sand Point
The quake struck near Sand Point at 12.38pm on Wednesday, local time, according to the National Weather Service.
Since the large-scale quake, multiple aftershocks have been recorded.
Radio broadcasters were interrupted as a tsunami warning was issued.
The National Weather Service Tsunami Alerts X social media page issued a warning in the minutes after the quake.
Images have been shared online of water levels in Rasberry Island, showing a 'significant drop' since the quake.
The tsunami warning now sits as a tsunami advisory, with officials telling residents to wait for the all clear from locals.
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