Seismic Tremors: A Massive Earthquake at Alaska-Yukon Border

A magnitude 7 earthquake hit a remote area near the Alaska and Yukon border, with no tsunami warning or immediate damage reports. The quake occurred 370 km from Juneau and 250 km from Whitehorse, at a depth of 10 km, accompanied by several aftershocks.

A massive earthquake, registering a magnitude of 7, rattled a secluded region near the border of Alaska and Canada's Yukon territory, as reported on Saturday. Fortunately, no tsunami warnings followed, and there were no immediate reports of damage.

The U.S. Geological Survey indicated that the epicenter was situated approximately 370 kilometers northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 250 kilometers west of Whitehorse, Yukon.

The quake's proximity was noted to be around 91 kilometers from Yakutat, Alaska, a small community with 662 residents. Occurring at a depth of about 10 kilometers, the earthquake was followed by multiple smaller aftershocks.

(With inputs from agencies.)