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M1.4 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 17 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:42:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 17 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana on May 12, 2026 at 17:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:42:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.75983, -110.93650
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 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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