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M3.5 Depth: 6.7 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Yukon (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 02:20:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Yukon (Canada) on January 29, 2026 at 02:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 02:20:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
State
Yukon
City
Yukon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.39000, -139.49400
Temperature
-5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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