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M2.3 Depth: 13.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 08:11:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 08:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Park County, Wyoming (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 08:11:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Park County
County
Park County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.67870, -109.97750
Temperature
-3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 km
13.2 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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