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M3.5 Depth: 4.3 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 05:48:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada) on January 3, 2026 at 05:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 05:48:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.49200, -140.02700
Temperature
-20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — close to 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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