JUNEAU, Alaska – A significant earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale hit a remote area close to the Alaska-Yukon border this Saturday. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that it struck about 230 miles northwest of Juneau and roughly 155 miles west of Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon, Canada. Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported receiving 911 calls from residents who felt the tremor. Alison Bird, a seismologist, mentioned that most reported incidents were minor, like items falling off shelves, with no notable structural damage observed. With the closest community, Haines Junction, having a population of just over 1,000, the earthquake primarily affected sparsely populated scenic mountain regions. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6 miles and was followed by several aftershocks, although there was no risk of a tsunami.
Powerful 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Remote Alaska-Yukon Border
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake rocked a secluded area on the Alaska-Yukon border, prompting social media alerts but no significant damage reported.
On Saturday, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 struck a remote region near the border of Alaska and Yukon, Canada. Fortunately, there was no tsunami warning, and initial reports indicated no significant damage or injuries. The quake, centered around 230 miles from Juneau and 155 miles from Whitehorse, was felt by local residents, leading to some minor reports of items falling off shelves. With a depth of about 6 miles, the earthquake also triggered several aftershocks, but it primarily affected areas with few inhabitants.
