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M2.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 17:23:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Yukon (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 17:23:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
isc
Coordinates
60.62000, -139.87700

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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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