Two earthquakes strike northern B.C., just south of Alaska border

Two small earthquakes have struck northern British Columbia, just south of the border with Alaska.

Earthquakes Canada says the first quake was recorded at 8 p.m. PDT and registered at a magnitude of 4.7.

It was located 169 kilometres southwest of Whitehorse, and 50 kilometres west-southwest of Skagway, Alaska.

The second, 5.2 magnitude quake struck at 8:45 p.m. PDT, with the epicentre 180 kilometres southwest of Whitehorse, and 63 kilometres west-southwest of Skagway, Alaska.

Both were recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Earthquakes Canada says there are no reports of damage or injuries from either quake, and none are expected.

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A pair of #earthquakes in the AK/BC/YT border region this evening. M4.7 at 8:01 p.m. PT and M5.2 at 8:44 p.m. PT. Both were felt in southern #Yukon (especially #Whitehorse).
Details https://t.co/PzH1SYEWvx
If you felt shaking in Canada, please report here:https://t.co/udNzk0LzKM pic.twitter.com/sq9KreM9cT

— John Cassidy (@earthquakeguy) October 28, 2023

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 27, 2023.

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