M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 14:44:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 14:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-16 14:44:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

State

Yukon

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.54700, -139.92700

Temperature

-0.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)

Regional average: 5.7 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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