The earthquake was a magnitude 7, according to the U. S. Geological Survey.
An earthquake in southern Alaska Friday was strong enough to knock items from shelves and cause pipes to break across the state. The quake struck around 8:45 a.m. local time, and early reports from the United States Geological Survey said it was a 7 magnitude quake.
A tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake for the Cook Inlet and the southern Kenai Peninsula. Those in the area were urged to stay away from the beaches and oceans in the warning area. That warning was expected to stay active for at least two hours after it was issued.
“A tsunami warning is issued when a tsunami with the potential to generate widespread inundation is imminent, expected, or occurring,” according to the United States Tsunami Warning System .
