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M2.5 Depth: 4.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 10:16:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 10:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 10:16:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.15740, -139.99110
Temperature
-29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 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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