Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Yukon · Yukon
Country overviewCanada · Yukon
M3.1 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On January 16, 2026 at 10:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 375 Catalogue entries
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