7.0-magnitude earthquake jolts US and Canada, triggering panic among residents

Alaska (The Uttam Hindu): A strong earthquake was felt near the border between Alaska and Canada. The quake measured 7.0 on the Richter scale. Alaska and Canada are surrounded by ocean on both sides. Therefore, the earthquake sparked widespread fears of a tsunami, but no tsunami warning has been issued yet.

Alaskan and Canadian officials say the quake struck near the border between Alaska and Canada's Yukon Territory. The quake was strong, but no injuries were reported.

The quake struck about 230 miles (370 kilometers) northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles (250 kilometers) from Whitehorse, Yukon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

"After the earthquake, a 911 call came in," said Sergeant Calista McLeod, Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Whitehorse. "The tremors were so strong that everyone felt them. Many reactions are also appearing on social media."

The Yukon Territory is a mountainous region, rarely visited by people. The earthquake caused items to fall from shelves and walls in people's homes. People were terrified and immediately fled their homes. However, no injuries were reported.