Latest earthquakes near Yukon, Canada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yukon, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yukon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yukon, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yukon Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yukon. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yukon and elsewhere.
Dec 31, 2025 11:55PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck 287km from Whitehorse in Canada.
Dec 31, 2025 11:46PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit 278km from Whitehorse in Canada on Wednesday Evening.
Dec 30, 2025 03:17AM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck on Tuesday Night 251km from Whitehorse in Canada.
Dec 6, 2025 01:41PM
On Saturday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M7.0 Earthquake struck 228mi from Juneau in The United States.
Yukon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yukon, Canada in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yukon in 2025. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yukon that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yukon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yukon during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 97 | 82.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 14.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yukon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yukon occurred on Dec 6, 2025 13:41 local time (America/Whitehorse timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) west of Whitehorse, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yukon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1958 21:15, 292 kilometers (181 mi) west of Whitehorse. It is the strongest earthquake near Yukon in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yukon, Canada in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Yukon.
Earthquakes by city in Yukon
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yukon, Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yukon.
When was the last earthquake in Yukon, Canada?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yukon on the morning of January 7, 2026 at 11:18 local time (America/Whitehorse). The center of this earthquake was located 281km west of Whitehorse at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yukon, Canada in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yukon, Canada?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yukon on the evening of July 9, 1958 at 21:15 local time (America/Whitehorse). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south-southwest of Whitehorse at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Alaska. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yukon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yukon, Canada?
In the past 10 years, 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yukon. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
