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M3.6 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 14:28:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 14:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 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. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 14:28:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.39200, -139.42200
Temperature
-11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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