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M0.5 Depth: 8.1 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 15:27:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Park County, Wyoming (United States) on January 9, 2026 at 15:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 15:27:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Park County
County
Park County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.79917, -111.00550
Temperature
-12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than 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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