Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes remote area near Alaska-Canada border

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressDecember 7, 2025 at 01:21 AM

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A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck a remote area near the Alaska-Yukon border on Saturday. The epicenter was located approximately 230 miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles west of Whitehorse, Yukon. While the earthquake was felt in Whitehorse and nearby communities like Haines Junction, Yukon, and Yakutat, Alaska, there were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage. Authorities did not issue a tsunami warning following the event. The quake occurred at a depth of about 6 miles and was followed by several smaller aftershocks.

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Haines Junction 40% Royal Canadian Mounted Police 40% Juneau 50% US Geological Survey 50% Whitehorse ×260% Yukon ×370% Alaska ×480%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Alaska

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