M4.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 14:14:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada) on August 7, 2025 at 14:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-07 14:14:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

66.19000, -135.37000

Temperature

11.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — deeper 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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