7.0 Earthquake Strikes Alaska-Canada Border

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck near the Alaska-Yukon border on Saturday, about 230 miles northwest of Juneau and 155 miles west of Whitehorse, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake, felt by residents in Whitehorse, resulted in minor incidents like items falling but no reports of significant damage or injuries. The area affected is sparsely populated, with the nearest community, Haines Junction, having a population of around 1,018. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6 miles and was followed by several aftershocks.

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