7.0 Earthquake Alaska-Yukon Border

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck a remote area near the border between United States — Alaska and the Canadian territory of Canada — Yukon. The United States — United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake's epicenter was about 230 miles northwest of Juneau, United States — Alaska, and 155 miles west of Whitehorse, Canada — Yukon, at a depth of approximately 6 miles. Despite its strength, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, and no tsunami warning was issued. Residents in Whitehorse, Canada — Yukon, felt the quake, with the Canada — Royal Canadian Mounted Police receiving two 911 calls. Alison Bird, a seismologist with Canada — Natural Resources Canada, stated that the affected part of Canada — Yukon is mountainous and sparsely populated, with reports mainly of items falling from shelves rather than structural damage. The nearest communities, Haines Junction, Canada — Yukon, and Yakutat, United States — Alaska, have small populations. Multiple smaller aftershocks followed the main quake.