Magnitude 7.3 quake triggered tsunami warning in Alaska. There are hardly any earthquakes on the East Coast. Does that mean we can't get tsunamis?

Hawaii’s unique position in the center of the Pacific Ocean makes it particularly vulnerable to tsunamis from both distant and local sources. With 32 destructive tsunamis recorded since 1900, resulting in 293 deaths and over $625 million in damage,

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has issued a warning for Kamchatka Peninsula following two earthquakes, with the strongest measuring 7.4 magnitude. No casualties have been reported yet. The quakes pose a potential tsunami risk.

The giant earthquake was recorded at 12:37 p.m. local time, southeast of Sand Point, a community located on Popof Island in the Aleutian Chain.