BREAKING: 8.2-magnitude earthquake sparks TSUNAMI WARNING in Alaska

The quake struck 157 miles (256km) south-east of Chiniak, Alaska, and reports on social media suggest the tremors were felt as far south as Seatle and Vancouver.

The quake prompted a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska and Canada and a tsunami watch for the entire US west coast, the US Tsunami Warning System said.

Details on damage and casualties have not yet emerged.

More to follow…