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M4.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 100 km SSW of Burwash Landing, YT/100 km SSO de Burwash Landing, YT (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 16:56:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 16:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 100 km SSW of Burwash Landing, YT/100 km SSO de Burwash Landing, YT (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 16:56:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
60.57670, -139.92450
Temperature
-15.2°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
0 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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