Tsunami Warning Canceled for Alaska's Aleutians
By: AP
A tsunami warning has been canceled for parts of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Pacific Ocean.
Officials canceled the warning early Friday morning after only a small wave was recorded in the remote community of Atka.
State emergency officials said some Atka residents had evacuated to higher ground when the all clear was given.
A tsunami warning is in effect for parts of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the ocean.