M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 13:48:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 13:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-29 13:48:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

State

Yukon

City

Yukon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

60.59710, -139.90390

Temperature

-13.0°C

Map

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

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