Latest earthquakes near Whitehorse, Yukon today

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List of latest earthquakes near Whitehorse.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 29, 2023 05:21
(Whitehorse)
M 2.3 130 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Nov 28, 2023 07:03
(Whitehorse)
M 2.9 205 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Nov 27, 2023 21:10
(Whitehorse)
M 3.5 140 km SW
from Whitehorse
Nov 26, 2023 05:21
(Whitehorse)
M 2.7 184 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Nov 21, 2023 05:26
(Whitehorse)
M 3.0 273 km SW
from Whitehorse
Nov 21, 2023 01:19
(Whitehorse)
M 2.8 251 km SW
from Whitehorse
Nov 20, 2023 18:07
(Whitehorse)
M 2.9 248 km SW
from Whitehorse
Nov 20, 2023 15:22
(Whitehorse)
M 3.3 246 km SW
from Whitehorse
Nov 20, 2023 14:27
(Whitehorse)
M 3.7 248 km SW
from Whitehorse
Nov 17, 2023 20:32
(Whitehorse)
M 2.6 201 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Nov 16, 2023 04:55
(Whitehorse)
M 3.0 172 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Nov 15, 2023 19:38
(Whitehorse)
M 2.8 129 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Nov 15, 2023 19:22
(Whitehorse)
M 2.8 132 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Nov 13, 2023 22:07
(Whitehorse)
M 2.9 176 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Nov 13, 2023 05:10
(Whitehorse)
M 2.3 294 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Nov 9, 2023 03:52
(Whitehorse)
M 2.4 274 km WNW
from Whitehorse
Nov 8, 2023 01:27
(Whitehorse)
M 3.2 230 km NNE
from Whitehorse
Nov 2, 2023 16:22
(Whitehorse)
M 2.2 244 km WSW
from Whitehorse
Nov 1, 2023 19:55
(Whitehorse)
M 2.0 178 km NNW
from Whitehorse
Oct 30, 2023 11:47
(Whitehorse)
M 2.3 205 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Oct 29, 2023 15:37
(Whitehorse)
M 2.1 206 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Oct 29, 2023 08:36
(Whitehorse)
M 2.0 203 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Oct 28, 2023 18:18
(Whitehorse)
M 3.1 205 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Oct 28, 2023 13:33
(Whitehorse)
M 2.9 203 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Oct 28, 2023 13:33
(Whitehorse)
M 2.7 203 km SSW
from Whitehorse

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Whitehorse

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.

Whitehorse Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
6 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.3
Nov 29, 2023 05:21

Average

A total of 67 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 6 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Whitehorse in 2017. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Whitehorse that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Whitehorse with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Whitehorse (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 50 74.63%
Mag. 5 13 19.4%
Mag. 6 4 5.97%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Whitehorse

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On May 1, 2017 07:18.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Jul 9, 1958 21:15.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Whitehorse occurred on May 1, 2017 07:18 local time (America/Whitehorse timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) south-west of Whitehorse, at a depth of 3 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) south-west of Whitehorse. It is the strongest earthquake near Whitehorse in the past 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Whitehorse.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 1, 2017 07:18
(Whitehorse)
M 6.3 134 km SW
from Whitehorse
May 1, 2017 05:31
(Whitehorse)
M 6.2 135 km SW
from Whitehorse
Jul 25, 2014 03:54
(Whitehorse)
M 6.0 286 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Jul 17, 2014 04:49
(Whitehorse)
M 6.0 293 km W
from Whitehorse
May 1, 2017 07:21
(Whitehorse)
M 5.7 138 km SW
from Whitehorse
May 1, 2017 07:20
(Whitehorse)
M 5.6 136 km SW
from Whitehorse
Oct 27, 2023 20:44
(Whitehorse)
M 5.3 208 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Jun 4, 2014 04:58
(Whitehorse)
M 5.2 214 km SSW
from Whitehorse
Jun 4, 2014 22:44
(Whitehorse)
M 5.1 287 km W
from Whitehorse
Jun 4, 2014 22:38
(Whitehorse)
M 5.1 285 km W
from Whitehorse

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Whitehorse.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 1, 2017 08:01
(Whitehorse)
M 4.1 128 km SW
from Whitehorse
May 1, 2017 05:36
(Whitehorse)
M 4.3 131 km SW
from Whitehorse
Jun 21, 2017 18:35
(Whitehorse)
M 4.0 133 km SW
from Whitehorse
May 1, 2017 08:21
(Whitehorse)
M 4.1 133 km SW
from Whitehorse
Sep 16, 2017 16:38
(Whitehorse)
M 5.0 135 km SW
from Whitehorse
Dec 18, 2017 16:10
(Whitehorse)
M 4.0 134 km SW
from Whitehorse
May 3, 2017 20:13
(Whitehorse)
M 4.7 136 km SW
from Whitehorse
May 1, 2017 11:30
(Whitehorse)
M 4.0 136 km SW
from Whitehorse
May 1, 2017 07:59
(Whitehorse)
M 5.0 135 km SW
from Whitehorse
May 1, 2017 07:59
(Whitehorse)
M 4.9 135 km SW
from Whitehorse

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Whitehorse

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Whitehorse.

When was the last earthquake in Whitehorse, Yukon?

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Whitehorse on the night of November 29, 2023 at 05:21 local time (America/Whitehorse). The center of this earthquake was located 130km south-southwest 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, 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Whitehorse. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.