Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Yukon · Yukon
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M4.2 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On October 6, 2026 at 19:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). 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 magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Canada: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.
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
Estimated impact
Green
No or minimal impact expected.
Ground shaking
IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.
Tectonic context
Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 611 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 375 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
552
Country (24h)
Canada
3
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