According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Alaska during the morning hours Saturday.

The earthquake struck at 11:41 a.m. local time northeast of Yakutat, Alaska, per the USGS.

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that Yakutat had a population of approximately 657 in 2020, and in 2023, a total of 332 housing units. The USGS interactive map indicates that the community lies more than 300 miles from Anchorage, where the quake was also experienced. (RELATED: Live Cameras Catch Potential UFOs Over Popular Surf Spot In California)

According to NASA’s Earth Observatory, the planet experiences an average of 18 major earthquakes (magnitude 7.0–7.9) and one great earthquake (magnitude 8.0 or higher) each year.

Alaska Earthquake Center director of operations Austin Holland told USA TODAY that no reports of injuries or damage have been received so far, though the quake was “strongly felt” in nearby parts of Alaska and Canada. Holland noted that the earthquake occurred in a “fairly remote area.”

We have updated the Hubbard Glacier Earthquake that happened at 11:41 am to a magnitude 7. More than 20 aftershocks over magnitude 3 have followed the mainshock so far, with the largest aftershocks ranging from M4 to M5.1. pic.twitter.com/JBwv0RLH22

— Alaska Earthquake Center (@AKearthquake) December 6, 2025

Holland said the 7.0-magnitude quake was not “unexpected,’ as it occurred in a region crossed by large active faults, per USA TODAY.

The Alaska Earthquake Center reported on Facebook that over 20 aftershocks, including several stronger than magnitude 5.0, followed the 7.0 mainshock.

Holland said aftershocks are likely to “remain quite numerous” in the region over the next few days and weeks. He went on to say there is a “very small chance” a “larger earthquake” could occur as part of the current sequence, per USA TODAY.

Relaying messages from local offices of the National Weather Service (NWS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that no tsunami warnings or watches have been issued. The National Tsunami Center also stated on Twitter that “Tsunami NOT expected.”