M2.1 Depth: 3.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 88 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-01-31 19:58:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2025 at 19:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 88 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

3.9 km

UTC time

2025-01-31 19:58:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.46000, -135.60670

Temperature

6.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.9 km

3.9 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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