M2.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 190 km SSW of Haines Junction, YT/190 km SSO de Haines Junction, YT

UTC time: 2026-04-28 16:28:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 16:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 190 km SSW of Haines Junction, YT/190 km SSO de Haines Junction, YT. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 16:28:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
59.14930, -138.69440
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

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