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. There was no tsunami warning, and officials said there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.
The U.S. Geological Survey stated that the quake struck approximately 230 miles (370 kilometers) northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles (250 kilometers) west of Whitehorse, Yukon. In Whitehorse, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sgt. Calista MacLeod reported receiving two 911 calls about the earthquake, mentioning, It definitely was felt. There are a lot of people on social media, people felt it.
Alison Bird, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada, noted that the area most affected by the temblor is characterized by scenic mountains and few inhabitants. Mostly people have reported things falling off shelves and walls. It doesn’t seem like we’ve seen anything in terms of structural damage,” she said.
The closest Canadian community to the epicenter is Haines Junction, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) away, which had a population of 1,018 in 2022, according to the Yukon Bureau of Statistics. The quake was also located about 56 miles (91 kilometers) from Yakutat, Alaska, which has a population of 662 residents. It occurred at a depth of about 6 miles (10 kilometers) and was subsequently followed by multiple smaller aftershocks.}
The U.S. Geological Survey stated that the quake struck approximately 230 miles (370 kilometers) northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles (250 kilometers) west of Whitehorse, Yukon. In Whitehorse, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sgt. Calista MacLeod reported receiving two 911 calls about the earthquake, mentioning, It definitely was felt. There are a lot of people on social media, people felt it.
Alison Bird, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada, noted that the area most affected by the temblor is characterized by scenic mountains and few inhabitants. Mostly people have reported things falling off shelves and walls. It doesn’t seem like we’ve seen anything in terms of structural damage,” she said.
The closest Canadian community to the epicenter is Haines Junction, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) away, which had a population of 1,018 in 2022, according to the Yukon Bureau of Statistics. The quake was also located about 56 miles (91 kilometers) from Yakutat, Alaska, which has a population of 662 residents. It occurred at a depth of about 6 miles (10 kilometers) and was subsequently followed by multiple smaller aftershocks.}
