Latest earthquakes near Whitehorse, Yukon today
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Recent Whitehorse Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Whitehorse. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Whitehorse and elsewhere.
Dec 31, 2025 11:54PM
Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK hit 281km from Whitehorse in Canada on Wednesday Evening.
Dec 31, 2025 11:46PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening 273km from Whitehorse in Canada.
Dec 30, 2025 03:17AM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck on Tuesday Night 248km 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.
Whitehorse Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 121 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Whitehorse, Yukon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Whitehorse roughly every 30 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Whitehorse in 2025. A total of 65 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Whitehorse that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Whitehorse in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Whitehorse 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 | 101 | 83.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 14.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.83% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Whitehorse
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse, Yukon 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 Whitehorse.
Nearest earthquakes from Whitehorse
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Whitehorse, Yukon. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Whitehorse.
When was the last earthquake in Whitehorse, Yukon?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Whitehorse on the evening of January 28, 2026 at 19:20 local time (America/Whitehorse). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west of Whitehorse at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Whitehorse, Yukon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Whitehorse, Yukon?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Whitehorse, Yukon?
In the past 10 years, 121 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Whitehorse. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
