M1.6 Depth: 14.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 20:00:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 20:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

14.1 km

UTC time

2026-06-12 20:00:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

State

Yukon

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.77800, -140.41500

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.1 km

14.1 km — deeper than 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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