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M2.0 Depth: 3.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 33 km NNW of Challis, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 17:07:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 17:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 33 km NNW of Challis, Idaho (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 17:07:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Idaho
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.77633, -114.40883
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 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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