Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Yukon
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M2.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On December 10, 2025 at 01:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada). 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 EMSC.
Details
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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Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 580 Catalogue entries
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