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M1.7 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 05:09:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 05:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 05:09:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.54100, -140.05000
Temperature
-20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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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