A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Yakutat, Alaska Saturday, the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) reported.

The quake came during a cluster of seismic activity that saw over a dozen other earthquakes reported over a 24-hour period in the region on the border of Alaska and Canada's Yukon Territory, the USGS map shows.

The earthquake hit at a depth of around 6 miles, or 10 km, which means it was felt closer to the surface. That was reflected in the number of people who self-reported the quake on the USGS website.

No immediate information was available on possible injuries or damage, and no tsunami warnings have been issued.

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The USGS reported that the quake’s epicenter was located about 56 miles from Yakutat, a community with a population of around 660 pe

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