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M1.6 Depth: 4.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 12:32:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Park County, Wyoming (United States) on July 22, 2026 at 12:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 12:32:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Park County
County
Park County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.73183, -110.80800
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 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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