Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Yukon · Yukon
Country overviewCanada · Yukon
M2.0 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On October 6, 2026 at 20:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.
Details
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
Volcanoes nearby
Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 580 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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