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M4.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 136 km W of Haines Junction, YT, felt/136 km O de Haines Junction, YT, ressenti (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 19:20:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 136 km W of Haines Junction, YT, felt/136 km O de Haines Junction, YT, ressenti (Canada) on December 11, 2025 at 19:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 19:20:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
60.53130, -139.96810
Temperature
-22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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