Phivolcs Allays Fears of Tsunami After Magnitude 8.2 Earthquake in Alaska

(UPDATE) Phivolcs said there was no tsunami threat to the Philippines after a magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck Alaska on Thursday.

It earlier warned residents on the country's northern and eastern seaboards to monitor possible sea level changes after the earthquake hit Chignik, Alaska at 2:15 p.m.

Chignik is on the northeast end of the Pacific Ocean while the Philippines lies on the west side.