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M3.1 Depth: 8.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 16:31:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 16:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 16:31:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.51250, -140.21480
Temperature
-15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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