A strong 7.0‑magnitude quake hit a remote spot near the border of Alaska and Yukon Saturday, and officials confirmed there were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The U.S. Geological Survey noted the epicenter lay roughly 230 miles (370 km) northwest of Juneau and 155 miles (250 km) west of Whitehorse.
In Whitehorse, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sgt. Calista MacLeod said the detachment received two 911 calls about the event. She added, "It definitely was felt," and noted that many people on social media reported feeling the shake.
Natural Resources Canada seismologist Alison Bird explained that the most affected portion of Yukon is a sparsely populated, scenic mountain area. “Mostly people have reported things falling off shelves and walls,” Bird said. “It doesn’t seem like we’ve seen anything in terms of structural damage.”
The Canadian community closest to the epicenter is Haines Junction, about 80 miles (130 km) away, with a 2022 population of 1,018. Yakutat, Alaska, is roughly 56 miles (91 km) from the strike point; it hosts about 662 residents. The earthquake occurred at a depth of around 6 miles (10 km) and was followed by several smaller aftershocks.
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