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M3.1 Depth: 3.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sweetwater County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 04:24:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Sweetwater County, Wyoming (United States) on June 6, 2026 at 04:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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