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M3.0 Depth: 7.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near YELLOWSTONE NAT. PARK, WYOMING (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 15:04:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near YELLOWSTONE NAT. PARK, WYOMING (United States) on November 8, 2025 at 15:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 170 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-08 15:04:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Wyoming
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.79430, -110.86990
Temperature
-2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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