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M3.8 Depth: 10.4 km

M3.8 Earthquake near YELLOWSTONE NAT. PARK, WYOMING (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 17:14:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near YELLOWSTONE NAT. PARK, WYOMING (United States) on August 19, 2025 at 17:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 214 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 17:14:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Wyoming
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.81320, -110.84010
Temperature
25.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 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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