A HUGE 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Alaska.
A tsunami warning is now in place after the tremors rocked the US state and sent thousands of residents rushing a safe space.
A huge 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Alaska[/caption]
The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the quake at around 12:38pm local time with its epicentre being in the Pacific Ocean.
The tsunami warning quickly followed due to the strength of the initial tremor.
The advisory covers coastal areas of southwestern Alaska and includes the communities from Kennedy Entrance near Homer to Unimak Pass near Unalaska.
The National Tsunami Warning Center said in the alert: “If you are located in this coastal area, move inland to higher ground.
“Tsunami warnings mean that a tsunami with significant inundation is possible or already occurring.
“Tsunamis consist of a series of waves that can be dangerous for many hours after the initial arrival. The first wave may not be the largest.”
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