M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 07:25:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada) on January 1, 2026 at 07:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 07:25:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

60.51760, -140.14450

Temperature

-16.8°C

Map

Depth profile

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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