M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 16:37:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on May 24, 2026 at 16:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-24 16:37:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

State

Yukon

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.24000, -140.16900

Temperature

0.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — close to 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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