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M1.8 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 05:07:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on February 16, 2026 at 05:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.8
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 05:07:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.35800, -139.39300
Temperature
-19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower 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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