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Magnitude 7.0 Quake Rattles Remote AlaskaYukon Border With No Major Damage

Seismologists describe a shallow, inland event in a sparsely populated stretch of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Overview

  • The U.S. Geological Survey placed the epicenter about 230 miles northwest of Juneau and 155 miles west of Whitehorse.
  • The quake struck at roughly 10 kilometers deep, contributing to widespread reports of strong shaking.
  • No tsunami warning was issued due to the inland location and the nature of the fault movement.
  • Authorities recorded multiple smaller aftershocks following the main shock.
  • Reports from Whitehorse, Haines Junction, and Yakutat describe falling objects and strong vibrations but no structural damage or injuries.