A strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Canada’s Yukon region near the Alaska border on Saturday, sending shockwaves through local communities but causing no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, approximately 230 miles from Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles from Whitehorse, Yukon. Nearby settlements include Haines Junction in Canada, with a population of around 1,018, and Akutat in Alaska, home to 662 residents. Authorities confirmed that no tsunami warning was issued.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Whitehorse received numerous calls from residents following the tremor. Alison Bird, an earthquake specialist with Natural Resources Canada, noted that the strongest impacts were in remote mountainous areas and that the low population density prevented major damage. While some household items were displaced, there were no reports of structural damage.
Since the main quake, more than 20 smaller aftershocks have been recorded in the region, including magnitudes of 5.3 and 5.0, primarily affecting the Alaska–Canada border area, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. Officials confirmed that no fatalities or major property losses have been reported and advised residents to remain cautious as aftershocks continue.
Whoa, Alaska! A shallow 5.0 magnitude shaker just struck north of Yakutat. Its proximity to the surface means the remote shaking could have felt much stronger at the epicenter!#earthquake #Alaska #quake #AlaskaLife pic.twitter.com/BCA3fTYIrc
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