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M0.6 Depth: 4.8 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 14:29:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Park County, Wyoming (United States) on July 16, 2026 at 14:29 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: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 14:29:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Park County
County
Park County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.73650, -110.79417
Temperature
16.2°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 (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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