A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake has rattled the region near the Alaska Peninsula, leading the U.S. National Tsunami Center to issue a tsunami warning. The seismic event occurred on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with initial reports from the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) indicating a magnitude of 7.12. The earthquake struck at a depth of approximately 20 miles (32.6 km) and was located about 60 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska.
The tsunami warning was specifically issued for coastal areas south of Anchorage, covering regions from Kennedy Entrance to Unimak Pass. While small tsunami waves, up to 0.5 feet high, were recorded in King Cove and Sand Point, the warning was later downgraded to an advisory and subsequently canceled within hours of the quake. The Alaska Earthquake Center noted that the tremor was widely felt across the Aleutian Islands, the Alaskan Peninsula, and Cook Inlet regions.
In corporate news, Coca-Cola (KO) has reportedly agreed to transition to real cane sugar for its products sold in the United States. This significant change follows recent discussions, as announced by Donald Trump. The move could address consumer preferences for natural sweeteners and potentially impact the beverage giant's supply chain and product formulation in the U.S. market.
While Coca-Cola (KO) has not yet issued a formal statement confirming the change, the announcement from Trump suggests a potential shift in the company's long-standing use of high-fructose corn syrup in its U.S. beverages. This development could be a strategic response to evolving consumer demand for more natural ingredients and a potential differentiator in the competitive soft drink market.
Ed Liston is a senior contributing editor at TheStockMarketWatch.com. An active market watcher and investor, Ed guides an independent team of experienced analysts and writes for multiple stock trader publications.