M3.6 Depth: 5.9 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 01:36:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 01:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

5.9 km

UTC time

2026-06-29 01:36:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

State

Yukon

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.78800, -140.67050

Temperature

8.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5.9 km

5.9 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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