A powerful offshore earthquake has triggered a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska's southern coastline.
The warning was issued at 2:13 p.m. on Wednesday and applies to coastal areas from Unimak Pass, 80 miles northeast of Unalaska, to Kennedy Entrance, 40 miles southwest of Homer, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center.
The 7.2 magnitude earthquake was reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. According to the Associated Press, the affected areas are considered lightly populated.
No additional details have been released at this time.
