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M4.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 20:29:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 20:29:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
65.00750, -133.73050

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Depth profile

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