Strong 7.0 Quake Rattles Alaska-Yukon Border, No Damage Reported
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Strong 7.0 Quake Rattles Alaska-Yukon Border, No Damage Reported

  • A strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the remote Alaska–Yukon border region on Saturday.
  • The quake's epicenter was located about 91 km from Yakutat, Alaska, and was felt across a wide area.
  • No damage or injuries were reported in the affected communities, including Yakutat, despite prolonged shaking.
  • Over 30 aftershocks, ranging from 5.1 to 3.3 magnitude, occurred within three hours of the main quake.
  • The US Tsunami Warning System confirmed no tsunami threat following the event.

Why It Matters: Despite a strong 7.0 quake, remote Alaska-Yukon saw no damage or tsunami threat.

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