M3.1 Depth: 14.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 21:29:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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

14.4 km

UTC time

2026-07-17 21:29:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

State

Yukon

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

66.59270, -140.85630

Temperature

18.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.4 km

14.4 km — deeper than 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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