M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 18:27:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 18:27:55 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.45670, -139.49140
Temperature
-23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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