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M3.7 Depth: 35.6 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 09:07:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 09:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
35.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 09:07:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
British Columbia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.70700, -138.00900
Temperature
-16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.6 km
Shallow
35.6 km
35.6 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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