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M2.9 Depth: 7.2 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Caribou County, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 09:17:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Caribou County, Idaho (United States) on August 30, 2026 at 09:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 134 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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