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M2.0 Depth: 20.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 21:38:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on February 16, 2026 at 21:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
20.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 21:38:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.49900, -139.87800
Temperature
-22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.2 km
Shallow
20.2 km
20.2 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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