A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the remote border region between the United States and Canada on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Officials confirmed that while the quake was strongly felt across parts of Alaska and Canada’s Yukon territory, no tsunami warning was issued and no casualties or damage have been reported so far.
The earthquake occurred at 11:41 AM local time, with the epicenter located in a sparsely populated area between Alaska and the Yukon Province. According to USGS, the epicenter was situated about 230 kilometers northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and roughly 250 kilometers west of Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon. The quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, intensifying the tremors felt by residents.
Sergeant Callista MacLeod of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Whitehorse told AFP that the tremor was “quite strong” and widely felt across communities. Social media users from both sides of the border also shared their experiences online.
However, authorities said they have not received any reports of injuries or structural damage.
Officials continue to monitor the situation, but early assessments suggest minimal impact due to the remote location.
