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M1.7 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 22:05:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on January 26, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 22:05:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.52800, -139.97100
Temperature
-11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — deeper 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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