INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Communities along the west coast have been given the all clear from a tsunami warning that was issued early this morning.

An earthquake off the coast of Alaska happened around 1:30 AM is what initiated the official tsunami warning all along the North American west coast.

Sirens could be heard in some BC communities and Emergency Info BC sent out this tweet at 2:24 AM.

Police on Kodiak Island in Alaska warned residents to seek high ground in a video sent out via social media.

Click play to watch the video in this Reuters News report.

The tsunami warning has been officially lifted.

Kevin Klein, Manitoba Post

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