Magnitude 7.0 earthquake jolts Alaska-Canada border
A powerful earthquake struck near the border of Alaska, USA, and the Canadian territory of Yukon, Canada, on Saturday afternoon (local time). It measured 7.0 on the Richter scale. No tsunami warning has been issued at this time. There are no reports of damage or casualties.
A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the Alaska-Canadian border on December 6. There is no tsunami warning. Officials say there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake struck about 230 miles (370 kilometers) northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles (250 kilometers) west of Whitehorse, Yukon.
The area of Yukon most affected by the earthquake is mountainous and sparsely populated. Most people reported objects falling from shelves and walls. Construction does not appear to have been damaged.
The earthquake was also about 56 miles (91 kilometers) from Yakutat, Alaska, where the USGS estimates a population of 662. It struck at a depth of about 6 miles (10 kilometers) and was followed by several smaller aftershocks.
According to reports, the South Klondike Highway will be closed from kilometer 24 to kilometer 106 from 5 p.m. and will remain closed overnight due to the increasing avalanche conditions. The road will be re-inspected in the morning, and updated information will be shared online.
