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M0.4 Depth: 5.2 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 13:50:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 13:50 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Park County, Wyoming (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 13:50:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Park County
County
Park County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.66817, -110.47317
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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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