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M1.6 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 14:43:19 UTC Local time: —

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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 14:43:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Park County
County
Park County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.79550, -110.84933
Temperature
-15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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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