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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 23:52:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 23:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 23:52:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.51420, -140.13000
Temperature
-15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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