M1.8 Depth: 0.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 03:49:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on May 16, 2026 at 03:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

0.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-16 03:49:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

State

Yukon

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.49900, -139.82400

Temperature

-9.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0.5 km

0.5 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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