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Live updates on 7.0-magnitude earthquake near Anchorage: tsunami warning issued
A tsunami warning was issued for parts of coastal Alaska.
What we know about the quake: A 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked buildings in Anchorage Friday morning. Officials issued a tsunami warning for southern Alaska coastal areas of Cook’s Inlet and part of the Kenai peninsula.
10:37 a.m.: The Anchorage school district told parents that all students were safe following the earthquake, according to the Anchorage Daily News.
10:27 a.m.: People on social media are posting video and photos showing reported damage in the Anchorage area.
Nat Herz: Everyone just sprinted out of the coffee shop I was at in anchorage in the middle of a huge earthquake
David Harper: There was just a MONSTER earthquake in Anchorage. I was getting coffee in a store at the time. Here’s the shelves.
10:20 a.m. The United States Geological Survey is now listing the earthquake as a 7.0-magnitude shaking, according to its website.
10:10 a.m. A 6.6 magnitude earthquake shook Anchorage Friday morning. The Associated Press reports the shaking caused lamp posts and trees to sway, prompted people to run from offices and seek shelter under desks.
Officials issued a tsunami warning for southern Alaska coastal areas of Cook’s Inlet and part of the Kenai peninsula.