M4.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 123 km WSW of Haines Junction, YT/123 km OSO de Haines Junction, YT (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 18:04:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 18:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 123 km WSW of Haines Junction, YT/123 km OSO de Haines Junction, YT (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 18:04:08 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
60.41550, -139.64590
Temperature
-16.1°C

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Depth profile

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