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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 06:25:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on January 19, 2026 at 06:25 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 06:25:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.20800, -140.73500
Temperature
-17.1°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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