M3.0 Depth: 3.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 08:48:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 08:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada). With a focal depth of about 3 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

3.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 08:48:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

60.52770, -140.14200

Temperature

-16.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.2 km

3.2 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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