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M1.5 Depth: 3.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 05:35:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 05:35:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.26000, -140.57100
Temperature
-6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 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

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