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M1.9 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Bear Lake County, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 12:39:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 12:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Bear Lake County, Idaho (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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