Powerful Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Remote Region Between Alaska and Canada: No Damage Reported

Dec 07, 2025 09:30 am CST

A significant 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit a remote area near the Alaska-Canada border on Saturday, with no tsunami warning issued. The seismic event occurred 230 miles northwest of Juneau and 155 miles west of Whitehorse, affecting sparsely populated mountainous regions. Officials report no structural damage, though the earthquake was widely felt in nearby communities including Haines Junction and Yakutat.