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M3.0 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 15:02:39 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 15:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS.

Details

ID
b72f2fe487a2c9c29f2cc7637b5e357d3d75dd9e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 15:02:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.64510, -140.87430
Temperature
14.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fort Selkirk
    Distance: 445 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'239 m ·Canada
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    Distance: 453 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 375 Catalogue entries

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