| 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Tanaga Volcano, Alaska
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports a 6.6 (updated) magnitude earthquake occurred today at 11:57 a.m. latitude 51.3 north, longitude 178.1 west near Andreanof Island, Alaska. Preliminary parameters: ORIGIN TIME – 1157 AM HST 15 AUG 2018 COORDINATES – 51.3 NORTH 178.1 WEST LOCATION – ANDREANOF ISLANDS ALEUTIAN IS. ALASKA MAGNITUDE – 6.6 MOMENT Based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-Wide Tsunami is not expected and there is no threat to Hawai'i. This will be the only statement issued for this event unless additional data is received. Big Island Now IF YOU ENJOY THIS SITE PLEASE TELL OTHERS ABOUT US...SHARING IS CARING Start the discussion, leave a comment below