Home WWL News USGS says powerful 7.8 quake has struck off Alaska's southwest coast; tsunami warning issued USGS says powerful 7.8 quake has struck off Alaska's southwest coast; tsunami warning issued By The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — USGS says powerful 7.8 quake has struck off Alaska's southwest coast; tsunami warning issued. Tsunamis Natural disasters Accidents and disasters Earthquakes Featured Local Savings Featured Local Savings