Latest earthquakes near Whitehorse, Yukon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Whitehorse? If an earthquake is happening right now near Whitehorse, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Oct 27, 2023 08:44PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening 91mi from Juneau in The United States.
Oct 27, 2023 08:01PM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK hit 88mi from Juneau in The United States on Friday Evening.
Whitehorse Earthquake Statistics
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.
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 | 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
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.
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 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.
