Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 2.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Yukon · Yukon
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M2.2 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On January 29, 2026 at 14:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 km — shallower 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
Volcanoes nearby
Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 580 Catalogue entries
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