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M1.6 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-04-19 06:33:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 19, 2026 at 06:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 06:33:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.49600, -139.81000
Temperature
-12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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