Overview
- The U.S. Geological Survey placed the epicenter about 370 km northwest of Juneau and roughly 250 km west of Whitehorse at a depth near 10 km.
- Authorities in Alaska and Canada reported no injuries or significant structural damage, citing the region’s sparse population and remote terrain.
- Strong shaking was felt in nearby communities, including Yakutat, Alaska, and Haines Junction, Yukon, where residents reported items falling from shelves.
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Whitehorse logged 911 calls related to the quake, and Natural Resources Canada noted multiple smaller aftershocks.
- Peru’s Navy and Chile’s SHOA said they are tracking sea-level data as a precaution, with no indications of coastal risk reported.