Location of earthquake near subduction zone and on oceanic plate
![Line drawing of cross-section of oceanic crust showing the location and kind of earthquake that may or may not cause a tsunami.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/TsunamisKodiak.jpg?itok=wdCq2Ay2)
Detailed Description
The 2018 Kodiak earthquake and tsunami occurred on a strike-slip fault in the Pacific oceanic plate. T is side of fault moving toward viewer; A, away from viewer.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.