M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 14:26:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada) on May 16, 2025 at 14:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-16 14:26:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.61350, -140.21800

Temperature

0.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

Volcanoes nearby

Fort Selkirk

Distance: 233 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'239 m ·Canada
Wrangell

Distance: 346 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
Churchill

Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'005 m ·Last eruption: 847 ·United States
Buzzard Creek

Distance: 400 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States

Historic earthquake map · Canada

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Canada

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

580

Country (24h)