Strong Quake Sparks Brief Alaska Tsunami Warning

The quake was centered about 122 miles east of Atka, about 1,200 miles southwest of Anchorage.

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By CBS/AP

Story Created: Jun 24, 2011 at 8:59 AM AKDT

Story Updated: Jun 24, 2011 at 8:59 AM AKDT

After the tsunami warning was canceled, he said everybody was "calm. It seems like everybody's kind of enjoying it. It's good weather."

 

Paulin said no one seemed panicked because the city has been evacuated in the past. But, he said, "It's better to be safe than sorry."


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