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M1.6 Depth: 15.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 18:19:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 18:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 18:19:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.00100, -140.12000
Temperature
-21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.2 km
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 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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