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M2.6 Depth: 9.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near YELLOWSTONE NAT. PARK, WYOMING (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 19:00:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near YELLOWSTONE NAT. PARK, WYOMING (United States) on August 19, 2025 at 19:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 19:00:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Wyoming
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.80570, -110.84740
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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