A powerful earthquake, measuring 7.0 in magnitude, rocked the remote wilderness along the Alaska-Canada border on Saturday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck approximately 230 miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles west of Whitehorse, Yukon.
In the aftermath, there were no reports of damage or injury, and no tsunami warning was issued. However, residents in the area felt the quake, with Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sgt. Calista MacLeod stating that it was "definitely felt" and causing a stir on social media.
The earthquake struck at a depth of about 6 miles, followed by multiple smaller aftershocks. Interestingly, one of the most populous areas in the region, Yakutat, Alaska, with a population of just 662 people, is only 56 miles from the epicenter.
Despite the quake's significant distance from populated areas, residents were still aware of its impact, as evidenced by MacLeod's comments and the increased activity on social media. While no damage or injuries were reported, the quake served as a reminder of the region's seismic activity.
In the aftermath, there were no reports of damage or injury, and no tsunami warning was issued. However, residents in the area felt the quake, with Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sgt. Calista MacLeod stating that it was "definitely felt" and causing a stir on social media.
The earthquake struck at a depth of about 6 miles, followed by multiple smaller aftershocks. Interestingly, one of the most populous areas in the region, Yakutat, Alaska, with a population of just 662 people, is only 56 miles from the epicenter.
Despite the quake's significant distance from populated areas, residents were still aware of its impact, as evidenced by MacLeod's comments and the increased activity on social media. While no damage or injuries were reported, the quake served as a reminder of the region's seismic activity.
People in this remote area must've been shook up by that 7.0 quake... 230 miles from the epicenter is still pretty close for its size. You'd think they'd be prepared with all the wilderness out there, but I guess you can't predict every little thing. Still, it's good to know no one got hurt 
. Just a reminder that nature's always got our backs... or should I say, pulls us back down to earth 
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This earthquake is like a canary in the coal mine for climate change, ya know? We're talking about a 7.0 quake that's basically right under the noses of our northern neighbors. I mean, think about it - we're already seeing these massive quakes happening more and more often, and yet our politicians are still dragging their feet when it comes to taking action on climate change. It's like they're waiting for Mother Nature to come knock on their door before they start making some serious changes.
just thinkin' about that 7.0 earthquake in Alaska-Canada border... how crazy is it that ppl in remote areas like Yakutat feel it even though it was like 56 miles away? 
it's always a good reminder to stay prepared and aware of the seismic activity in our regions 
! I mean, it's like, it hit so close to Juneau and Whitehorse, but there wasn't even any damage? That's wild. And people were still on edge, sharing all the info on social media... It's like we're all connected now, you know? 
But at the same time, I'm just glad no one got hurt or anything. The fact that it was only a 7.0 magnitude quake makes it seem even less scary than it probably would've been in other parts of the world 
I mean, 7.0 magnitude is no joke! But at least it was just felt, not causing any major destruction or harm. That's like super lucky for the area, right? 
I guess it's still a good reminder to be prepared for those unexpected natural disasters, you know? Like, having emergency plans in place and whatnot. And I'm glad social media helped people connect and share their experience... even if it was just a bit of excitement! 
The fact that Yakutat is so close to the epicenter is wild tho - like, you'd think they'd be the ones getting hit hard... but I guess earthquakes can be super unpredictable. Anyways, hope everyone in the area is safe and sound! 
You'd think they'd have some idea of what's going on with the ground beneath their feet. Anyway, glad no one got hurt or anything, but still... earthquakes are just a fact of life up there 
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