M4.4 Depth: 13.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 11:20:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada) on October 5, 2025 at 11:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

13.3 km

UTC time

2025-10-05 11:20:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

61.36610, -140.54600

Temperature

1.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

13.3 km

13.3 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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