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M3.7 Depth: 12.2 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 01:35:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 01:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 01:35:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.51500, -139.84700
Temperature
-18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 km — deeper 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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