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M1.2 Earthquake near Teton County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 14:36:03 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Teton County, Wyoming (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

ID
29220927e03dfca93e2ef0b69a4c833c44a384aa
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 14:36:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Teton County
County
Teton County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.66300, -110.68183
Temperature
-16.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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