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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 11:48:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on January 5, 2026 at 11:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 11:48:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.37460, -139.50240
Temperature
-20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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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