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M4.1 Depth: 11.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 17:47:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 17:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 17:47:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.45613, -139.58362
Temperature
-15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 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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