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M1.5 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Teton County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 15:56:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Teton County, Wyoming (United States) on July 17, 2026 at 15:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 15:56:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Teton County
County
Teton County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.58850, -110.73117
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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