Alaska, Spain Hit By Strong Earthquakes and Alerts

A powerful earthquake, measured between 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck near Sand Point along Alaska's Aleutian Chain at approximately 12:37 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located 50–54 miles south of Sand Point at a depth of 12–22 miles. The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning for parts of Southcentral and Southwest Alaska, including the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island, and residents in affected areas such as Sand Point, Cold Bay, and Kodiak were urged to evacuate to higher ground. Significant impacts were not expected for the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Meanwhile, southern Spain experienced a rare 5.5 magnitude earthquake affecting over 50 towns and tourist destinations like Costa del Sol, Málaga, and Granada, resulting in brief tsunami alerts and the evacuation of residents and tourists. Both incidents prompted rapid emergency responses and demonstrate the importance of cross-national disaster management. No widespread damage or casualties have been reported in either region as authorities continue to monitor the situations.