M4.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 126 km WSW of Haines Junction, YT/126 km OSO de Haines Junction, YT (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 22:09:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 22:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 126 km WSW of Haines Junction, YT/126 km OSO de Haines Junction, YT (Canada). With a focal depth of about 0 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.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 22:09:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

nrcan_xml

Coordinates

60.44450, -139.72660

Temperature

-15.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than 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

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