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M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 04:02:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 04:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 04:02:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.42000, -139.43200
Temperature
-8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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