M4.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 98 km SSW of Burwash Landing, YT, felt/98 km SSO de Burwash Landing, YT, ressenti (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 16:59:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 16:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 98 km SSW of Burwash Landing, YT, felt/98 km SSO de Burwash Landing, YT, ressenti (Canada). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-12 16:59:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

nrcan_xml

Coordinates

60.61250, -139.98000

Temperature

-17.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 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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