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M3.0 Depth: 5.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Huerfano County, Colorado (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 12:29:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 12:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Huerfano County, Colorado (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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