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M1.9 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 23:20:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on April 8, 2026 at 23:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 23:20:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.54300, -139.96100
Temperature
-13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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