A tsunami watch has been issued for coastal Washington and the Puget Sound area, as well as the Oregon and California coasts, British Columbia, and Alaska.The

The Pacific Northwest boasts an extensive network of more than 600 seismic monitoring stations that help researchers track tectonic and volcanic phenomena, including earthquakes. This data provides key insights into regional faults and feeds into early warning systems,

A 7.3 quake off Alaska triggers tsunami warnings and evacuations. Experts warn the region remains at high risk for future seismic sea waves.