Yakutat, AK – A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, late Saturday morning, shaking parts of southeast Alaska, British Columbia, and the broader North American West Coast. The powerful quake hit at 11:41 a.m. local time (20:41 UTC) at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The initial jolt was followed by a flurry of nearly 100 aftershocks, with several registering between magnitude 4.0 and 5.1. The strongest shaking occurred about 70 miles north of Yakutat, but tremors were reportedly felt as far away as Anchorage and parts of western Canada.
The USGS reports intense ground shaking (Intensity VIII) near the epicenter, classifying the economic and fatality risk as “low.” Despite the strong seismic activity, no tsunami advisory was issued due to the quake’s inland location.
Experts from the Alaska Earthquake Center warn that aftershocks may continue for days, noting a 22% chance of another quake above magnitude 6.0 in the coming week.
Scientists say this is one of the most significant seismic events of 2025, tied to movement along the Fairweather Fault system — the same tectonic zone responsible for Alaska’s historic major earthquakes.
Residents across southeast Alaska and the coastal West Coast corridor are being urged to stay alert and review earthquake safety and emergency plans as monitoring continues.
