Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Yukon
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M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada) on December 17, 2025 at 00:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 375 Catalogue entries
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