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Alaska Rattled By Strong Earthquake and Aftershocks
Clear Facts
- A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeast of Yakutat, Alaska, at 11:41 a.m. local time on Saturday, according to the USGS.
- No injuries or significant damage have been reported, though nearby communities in Alaska and Canada felt the quake strongly.
- Over 20 aftershocks, including several above magnitude 5.0, followed the main quake, but no tsunami warnings have been issued.
The United States Geological Survey reported a powerful earthquake early Saturday near Yakutat, Alaska.
The event occurred at 11:41 a.m. local time.
It was measured at magnitude 7.0 in a region more than 300 miles from Anchorage.
The US Census Bureau shows Yakutat is a small community of under 700 people with 332 housing units as of 2023.
NASA’s Earth Observatory notes that such major earthquakes are to be expected globally, with an average of 18 at this magnitude each year.
Alaska Earthquake Center director of operations Austin Holland said no injuries or damage have been reported so far.
“The earthquake was strongly felt in nearby parts of Alaska and Canada.”
“It occurred in a fairly remote area.”
Holland stated.
The National Weather Service relayed that no tsunami threat exists and no related alerts have been issued.
The National Tsunami Center confirmed
“Tsunami NOT expected.”
Alaska Earthquake Center warned that aftershocks are likely to continue for days or weeks, though the odds of a larger earthquake are considered very small.
Stay alert for further updates as information develops.
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