A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck a remote region near Yakutat, Alaska, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported Saturday.

The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles).

The quake was felt across much of southeastern Alaska and into neighbouring Canadian territory, including in communities such as Haines and Whitehorse. Several residents reported items falling off shelves and walls.

Authorities from the National Weather Service in Juneau said there is currently no tsunami threat from the earthquake.

As of the latest updates, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries, structural damage or power outages.

Seismologists recorded multiple strong aftershocks, including quakes above magnitude 5.0, consistent with behavior typical of major earthquakes in the region.

Emergency services and seismic-monitoring agencies remain on alert, though the remote and sparsely populated nature of the region — home to only about 660 residents in Yakutat — has likely limited the human impact.

As the aftershocks ease, officials continue to monitor for possible delayed impacts and are urging residents in coastal zones to remain vigilant. I’ll keep tracking further developments. (ILKHA)