Tsunami sirens blared in towns like Kodiak after a powerful earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) quickly issued alerts covering coastal areas from Hinchinbrook Entrance to Unimak Pass, urging residents to stay vigilant.

For a time, Hawaii and Guam were also under watch, though both were later declared safe. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy confirmed the state’s emergency operations center had been activated to coordinate responses.

Videos shared online captured the eerie sound of sirens echoing through coastal communities, a chilling reminder of the region’s vulnerability to seismic events. While no significant damage was reported, officials stress the importance of heeding warnings and being prepared whenever the ocean’s power is unleashed.