Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 8.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Yukon
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M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On December 9, 2025 at 15:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — deeper than 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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Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 375 Catalogue entries
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