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M0.9 Depth: 36.9 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 02:28:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 02:28 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
36.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 02:28:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.31300, -140.11400
Temperature
-9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.9 km
Shallow
36.9 km
36.9 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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