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A powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday, shaking remote communities. Hubbard Glacier, located near Yakutat, Alaska, is seen on Aug. 1, 2024. (AP Photo) New Delhi, UPDATED: Dec 7, 2025 04:45 IST A strong magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck on Saturday in a sparsely populated region

While such large earthquakes are rare, residents should always be prepared for "the big one...