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M3.1 Depth: 7.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 15:54:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on January 6, 2026 at 15:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 15:54:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.38550, -139.67780
Temperature
-14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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