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M1.9 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-09-05 01:44:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2026 at 01:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 01:44:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.34600, -139.37500
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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