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M2.8 Depth: 4.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 01:29:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada) on December 11, 2025 at 01:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 01:29:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.40760, -139.51180
Temperature
-24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 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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