In brief
On Saturday, a magnitude-7.0 earthquake occurred near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon, approximately 230 miles from Juneau. There were no tsunami warnings or immediate reports of structural damage, although some residents reported items falling off shelves. The quake was felt in the nearby Canadian community of Haines Junction.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday. The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 6 miles, was detected about 230 miles (370 kilometers) northwest of Juneau and 155 miles (250 kilometers) west of Whitehorse, Yukon. Fortunately, no tsunami warning was issued, and officials reported no significant damage or injuries following the quake.Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sgt. Calista MacLeod noted that two 911 calls were received regarding the earthquake, with many local residents taking to social media to confirm they felt the tremor. Alison Bird, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada, mentioned that most reports indicated minor disturbances, primarily items falling from shelves without any significant structural issues.The closest Canadian community, Haines Junction, is about 80 miles (130 kilometers) from the epicenter, with a population of 1,018 as of 2022, while Yakutat, Alaska, lies approximately 56 miles (91 kilometers) away and has a population of 662. Following the initial quake, multiple smaller aftershocks were also recorded, but the affected region, characterized by scenic mountains and sparse population, has not reported any major incidents.}
