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M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 125 km W of Haines Junction, YT/125 km O de Haines Junction, YT

UTC time: 2026-03-19 12:53:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 125 km W of Haines Junction, YT/125 km O de Haines Junction, YT on March 19, 2026 at 12:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 12:53:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
60.54670, -139.76340
Temperature
-22.9°C

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Depth profile

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