M0.3 Depth: 7.2 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 16:50:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Park County, Wyoming (United States) on January 9, 2026 at 16:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 16:50:40 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.69400, -110.68600
Temperature
-10.7°C

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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 (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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