M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 08:34:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on June 20, 2026 at 08:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-20 08:34:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

State

Yukon

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.44070, -140.03700

Temperature

4.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — close to 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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