Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 4.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Wyoming · Park County
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M1.6 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Park County, Wyoming (United States) on January 9, 2026 at 14:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
3843d8f83a10d100694837f90a65b3abe7c10de7
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 14:43:19 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.79550,
-110.84933
Temperature
-15.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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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Hell's Half Acre
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