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7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska

Dec 08, 2025

Los Angeles [US], December 8: An earthquake measuring magnitude 7.0 struck the US state of Alaska on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Tremors were felt in the state capital, Juneau, and in neighbouring areas of Canada, local media reported.
The USGS said the epicentre was located 96 kilometres northeast of Yakutat at a depth of 10 kilometres.
No casualties or property damage have been reported.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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