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July 20, 2025

Andrew Campbell 

A tsunami warning was issued on July 16 after a significant earthquake occurred south of Sand Point, affecting areas from just east of Unalaska to Kodiak. Following the earthquake, a small, harmless tsunami was generated and observed in Sand Point.

The magnitude 7.3 earthquake was located approximately 55 miles south of Sand Point, with a depth of around nine miles, as reported by the Alaska Earthquake Center. The Anchorage National Weather Service noted that the cities of Cold Bay, Sand Point, and Kodiak were among those impacted.

The earthquake struck at 12:37 p.m. Alaska time. Initially triggered by the earthquake, the tsunami warning was downgraded to an advisory by 1:50 p.m. and was completely canceled by 2:45 p.m.