M1.8 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 34 km E of West Yellowstone, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 12:31:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 34 km E of West Yellowstone, Montana (United States) on November 20, 2025 at 12:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 12:31:01 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.66383, -110.67500
Temperature
-4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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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