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A colossal 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Alaska on Monday, causing a tsunami warning.

 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that a earthquake struck 55 miles southeast of Sand Point at 4.54pm EST. 

Just minutes later, the National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning in South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, telling residents 'you are in danger.'

The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning on Monday evening near the Alaska's Aleutians Islands

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'A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you,' the alert said. 

The warning was issued for the cities of Sand Point, Cold Bay and Kodiak, all of which are sparsely populated.  

Estimated tsunami arrival times were expected in Sand Point at 5.55pm, Cold Bay at 6.45pm and Kodiak at 6.50pm EST, the National Weather Service wrote.

© Provided by Daily Mail'A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you,' the alert from the National Weather Service said

© Provided by Daily MailPictured: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed tsunami warning areas along the coast of Alaska after an earthquake struck on Monday

The National Weather Service urged residents to stay away from coastal waters until officials say it is safe to return. 

The Alaska Earthquake Center reported three additional earthquakes after the initial one, with magnitudes between 5.0 and 5.2. 

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

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