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M2.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 62 km WSW of Burwash Landing, YT/62 km OSO de Burwash Landing, YT

UTC time: 2026-05-12 15:36:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 15:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 62 km WSW of Burwash Landing, YT/62 km OSO de Burwash Landing, YT. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 15:36:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
61.12750, -140.05400
Temperature
-18.1°C

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Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'005 m ·Last eruption: 847 ·United States
  • Wrangell
    Distance: 231 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Fort Selkirk
    Distance: 244 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'239 m ·Canada
  • Alligator Lake
    Distance: 264 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'217 m ·Canada
  • Atlin Volcanic Field
    Distance: 400 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'880 m ·Canada

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