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M4.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 21:35:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on December 6, 2025 at 21:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 21:35:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.35525, -139.44601
Temperature
-17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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