Yukon [Canada], December 7 (ANI): A powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck near the Yukon–Alaska border on Saturday afternoon (local time), according to CBC News. Earthquakes Canada reported that the quake occurred at a shallow depth of five kilometres.
Following the tremor, Yukon Highways and Public Works announced that the South Klondike Highway would be closed from kilometre 24 to kilometre 106 starting at 5 pm, citing heightened avalanche risks. Officials said the closure would remain in effect overnight, with conditions assessed again on Sunday morning. Updated information will be shared online, authorities added.
Edwin Nissen, Professor of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria, noted that the region has a history of seismic activity, with significant earthquakes recorded in 1899, 1979, 2002, and 2017.
As per CBC, no injuries or damage have been reported so far. (ANI)
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