Magnitude-7.0 earthquake strikes remote area near Alaska-Yukon border
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Summary
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck in a remote area near the Alaska-Yukon border on Saturday, with no tsunami warning issued and no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake occurred about 230 miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles west of Whitehorse, Yukon, at a depth of about 6 miles, followed by multiple smaller aftershocks. The area is sparsely populated, with the nearest town being Yakutat, Alaska, which has a population of 662.
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There was no tsunami warning, and officials said there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.
The U.S. Geological Survey said it struck about 230 miles (370 kilometers) northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles (250 kilometers) west of Whitehorse, Yukon.
The quake struck at a depth of about 6 miles and was followed by multiple smaller aftershocks.
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