Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Yukon
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M2.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada) on December 7, 2025 at 15:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 580 Catalogue entries
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