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M1.6 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 29 km E of West Yellowstone, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 19:17:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 29 km E of West Yellowstone, Montana (United States) on December 1, 2025 at 19:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 19:17:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Wyoming
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.65833, -110.73667
Temperature
-7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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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