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M3.5 Depth: 2.5 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-08 01:13:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 01:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
2.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 01:13:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.43940, -139.43960
Temperature
-18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.5 km
Shallow
2.5 km
2.5 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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