M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 21:26:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 21:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (Canada). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 21:26:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

61.08560, -140.84050

Temperature

-13.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

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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