Alaska tsunami warning triggered, called off following powerful earthquake

PERRYVILLE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful 7.8 earthquake has struck the Alaska Peninsula, triggering a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing to higher ground before it was called off without any damaging waves.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 7.8 magnitude quake struck Tuesday at 10:12 p.m. local time.

The quake was centered near Perryville, Alaska at a depth of 17 miles.

The tsunami warning for South Alaska, the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands lasted two hours.