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M3.1 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

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

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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.

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Details

ID
8da76afac7a074408e932383ee75888cebecc50a
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fort Selkirk
    Distance: 439 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'239 m ·Canada
  • Buzzard Creek
    Distance: 450 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 375 Catalogue entries

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