M4.2 Earthquake 269 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada — October 22, 2026
2026-10-22 16:51:24 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 7:51 AM UTC-9 local
On October 22, 2026 at 16:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 269 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 65.0219°, -134.2798°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 4 | light | 5 |
Earthquake Details
-134.2798°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Dawson City, Canada?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 269 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada on October 22, 2026 at 16:51 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u457). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 22, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 269 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada — October 22, 2026. Retrieved October 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u457/