Powerful 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Remote Region Along Alaska–Canada Border

A strong magnitude-7.0 earthquake shook a remote area near the Alaska–Yukon border on Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at 11:41 a.m. Alaska time and was centered roughly 230 miles northwest of Juneau and 155 miles west of Whitehorse, Yukon. Yakutat, the nearest populated area, lies about 56 miles away.

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of approximately 6 miles and was followed by several smaller aftershocks. Despite the strength of the tremor, no tsunami warning was issued, and early reports confirmed no injuries or damage.

In Whitehorse, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sgt. Calista MacLeod noted that authorities received two emergency calls related to the quake. Social media users also reported feeling strong vibrations throughout the region. However, officials confirmed that the community remained safe and unaffected.

The event comes just days after a magnitude-6.0 earthquake southwest of Willow rattled Southcentral Alaska on Thanksgiving morning. That earlier quake caused no significant damage but was widely felt across the state.