Washington:- An earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the US Alaska Peninsula on Wednesday evening. A tsunami alert has been articulated in Hawaii following the earthquake. According to Honolulu star advertiser, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has recorded a magnitude of 8.1 tremors. According to the Center, it is currently being investigated whether there is a tsunami threat in Hawaii.

On the other hand, the geological survey US put the intensity of the aftershocks at 8.2. The epicenter is said to be 91 km east-southeast of Periville in Alaska. The epicenter existed 29 miles below sea level. According to the US Geological Survey, the region has suffered three tremors within half an hour. The first 8.2 intensity shocks occurred. Half an hour later, there were tremors of magnitude 6.2 and 5.6. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has said that the possible threat of a tsunami is being investigated.

The statement said that based on all the information and data received, the earthquake could cause tsunamis. It can also be devastating in coastal areas away from the epicenter of the earthquake. According to initial seismic data, this earthquake should have been widely felt by all in the center area. At the same time, the damage was also estimated.

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