A Powerful Earthquake Rocks Alaska-Canada Border, But No Immediate Damage Reported
In a remote corner of the world where the vast expanse of wilderness meets the rugged Alaska-Canada border, a magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck with sufficient force to leave residents and travelers alike feeling its presence. The quake, which occurred about 230 miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska's capital city, was felt by many in both countries, with some even sharing their experiences on social media.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, two 911 calls were received in Whitehorse, Yukon's largest city, from concerned residents who reported feeling the earthquake. Sgt. Calista MacLeod described it as a " definite" experience, noting that many people had reached out online to express their feelings about being affected by the quake.
While there were no reports of damage or injury in either country, the US Geological Survey noted that the epicenter was located relatively close to several communities, including Yakutat, Alaska, which has a population of just 662 residents. However, thanks to its remote location and limited infrastructure, it's likely that the earthquake passed largely unnoticed by most people.
The quake struck at a depth of about 6 miles, followed by multiple smaller aftershocks. As news of the earthquake spread, it served as a reminder of the ever-present risk posed by seismic activity in this vast region of North America.
In a remote corner of the world where the vast expanse of wilderness meets the rugged Alaska-Canada border, a magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck with sufficient force to leave residents and travelers alike feeling its presence. The quake, which occurred about 230 miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska's capital city, was felt by many in both countries, with some even sharing their experiences on social media.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, two 911 calls were received in Whitehorse, Yukon's largest city, from concerned residents who reported feeling the earthquake. Sgt. Calista MacLeod described it as a " definite" experience, noting that many people had reached out online to express their feelings about being affected by the quake.
While there were no reports of damage or injury in either country, the US Geological Survey noted that the epicenter was located relatively close to several communities, including Yakutat, Alaska, which has a population of just 662 residents. However, thanks to its remote location and limited infrastructure, it's likely that the earthquake passed largely unnoticed by most people.
The quake struck at a depth of about 6 miles, followed by multiple smaller aftershocks. As news of the earthquake spread, it served as a reminder of the ever-present risk posed by seismic activity in this vast region of North America.
And don't even get me started on those aftershocks... can't they just calm down already? 
like i was scrolling thru my instagram feed and saw ppl talking about an earthquake that hit alaska & canada lol didnt think that was possible but i guess it's not unheard of 
anyway glad no one got hurt or anything but still kinda shook (get it?)
and I'm kinda relieved no one was hurt 
, but also kinda shook 
...I mean, who needs that kind of stress in their life? 
on the other hand, it's amazing how some ppl are already making memes & jokes about it 
, like, "earthqauke party" 
and "seismic shenanigans" 
...anywayz, let's keep our fingers crossed that no more damage occurs 
and we can all just get back to livin' our best lives 
!
... and no damage? That's wild 
.
poor guys gotta deal with that 
but can u imagine having to live that far north and have an earthquake like that 
anyway, hope everyone stays safe and that the aftershocks don't become too strong 
.
I mean, who needs a warning system when you've got social media, right? People were literally sharing their "definite" experiences online like it was a party 
. On the bright side, if you live in Yakutat and have a strong internet connection, you get to be part of the "I survived a quake" club 
. Silver linings, am I right? 
this is crazy! Like can you even imagine an earthquake that strong just kinda happening out in the middle of nowhere? And people are still trying to process what they felt and went online to share their experiences 
that's crazy! I mean, can you imagine having a magnitude-7.0 quake and no one even noticing? 
It's like the earthquake was just a gentle wake-up call for those living in the remote areas. 
And 6 miles deep, whoa! That's pretty close to the surface. 
The fact that people shared their experiences on social media though is cool, I mean, it's not every day you get to say you felt an earthquake! 
gotta check seismographs n stuff 2 see if there r more quakes comin our way