Alaska is the most earthquake-prone state. Here is why Wednesday’s earthquake was notable
July 17, 2025
Wednesday’s magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands chain struck in a region that has experienced a handful of powerful quakes within the last five years. Officials say they have received no reports of injuries or major damage from the earthquake, which triggered a tsunami warning and prompted communities along a 700-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast to urge people to higher ground. Officials say the area is prone to earthquakes, but the activity in recent years has caught scientists’ attention. Experts say residents should continue to heed tsunami warnings in response to future quakes.
